burrito

[ buh-ree-toh; Spanish boor-ree-taw ]

/ bəˈri toʊ; Spanish burˈri tɔ /

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noun, plural bur·ri·tos

[buh-ree-tohz; Spanish boor-ree-taws]. /bəˈri toʊz; Spanish burˈri tɔs/. Mexican Cooking.

a tortilla folded over a filling, as of ground beef, grated cheese, or refried beans.

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Origin of burrito

First recorded in 1940–45; from Mexican Spanish (Guerrero): “stuffed taco,” Spanish: “young donkey, foal,” equivalent to burr(o) “donkey” + -ito diminutive suffix; see origin at burro

Words nearby burrito

Burrell Collection, Burren, burrfish, Burr-Hamilton duel, Burrillville, burrito, burro, burro's tail, Burroughs, burrow, burrowing blenny

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How to use burrito in a sentence

She eats chocolate mousse cake and burritos and gummy fish and pad thai.
Melissa Broder’s ‘Milk Fed’ is a delectable exploration of physical and emotional hunger|Bethanne Patrick|February 9, 2021|Washington Post
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has been exceedingly lenient when it comes to enforcement against illegal sandbags and burritos, the news organizations found.
Hawaii’s Beaches Are Disappearing. New Legislation Could Help ... if It’s Enforced.|by Sophie Cocke, Honolulu Star-Advertiser|February 7, 2021|ProPublica
It’s upstairs from Café Soleil, which serves the tastiest breakfast burrito in town.
10 Airbnbs Near Zion and Bryce Canyon|Megan Michelson|January 31, 2021|Outside Online
What sat before me was less a taco than a panini-pressed burrito that had been stuffed with beef, cheese, fries and a sweet dressing mysteriously dubbed “Algerian sauce.”
The Best Taco in Morocco? Hell, Yeah!|Eugene Robinson|December 15, 2020|Ozy

In 2018, Kelly Slater, an 11-time world surfing champion who lives on Ehukai Beach by the world-famous Banzai Pipeline surf break, illegally installed a burrito.
How Famous Surfers and Wealthy Homeowners Are Endangering Hawaii’s Beaches|by Sophie Cocke, Honolulu Star-Advertiser|December 5, 2020|ProPublica
The NRA supports the open carry of guns in cafes, burrito shops, and the produce aisle.
The NRA’s Twisted List for Santa|John Feinblatt|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Armed with a breakfast burrito and sparkling Mimosa, we strongly disagree.
Don’t Diss the Beauty of Brunch: Defending Our Favorite Meal|Tim Teeman|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In theory, a breakfast taco or burrito can contain all the basic food groups: grains, vegetables, protein, some dairy.
Can This Waffle Save America?|Daniel Gross|August 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And as she munched on her dairy-free Sofritas burrito, she realized that as much as anything she was probably missing that stuff.
Chipotle's New Vegan Burrito: Meh|Winston Ross|July 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It costs about $5, compared to $8 or more for a burrito bowl from Chipotle.
Can This Taco Save America?|Daniel Gross|March 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I stepped into the nearest burrito joint and ordered one with carnitas -- shredded pork -- and extra salsa.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
She aimed it at her burrito's exposed guts and misted them with a fine red oily spray.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
As soon as we sat down, she unrolled her burrito and took a little bottle out of her purse.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
She rolled the burrito up as carefully as a stoner rolling up a joint, tucking the ends in, then re-wrapping it in tinfoil.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
What the hell are you doing to that poor, defenseless burrito?
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for burrito

burrito

/ (bəˈriːtəʊ) /

noun plural -tos

Mexican cookery a tortilla folded over a filling of minced beef, chicken, cheese, or beans

Word Origin for burrito

C20: from Mexican Spanish, from Spanish: literally, a young donkey

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