plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz 
: a crispy or soft corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)
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For vegan and vegetarian folks, craving juicy, tender tacos or a melt-in-your-mouth salmon sushi dish can feel agonizing. —
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Craving a slice of pizza, a round of tacos, something sweet or even breakfast at midnight? —Evan Moore april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 The fair will also include youth cultural performances, live music and DJ services from A Positive Image, tacos from Taqueria Aurora and door prizes, while supplies last, organizers said. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 An iconic fixture of Los Angeles' legendary taco scene is now an official Historic-Cultural Monument. —Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for taco
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Craving a slice of pizza, a round of tacos, something sweet or even breakfast at midnight? —Evan Moore april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 The fair will also include youth cultural performances, live music and DJ services from A Positive Image, tacos from Taqueria Aurora and door prizes, while supplies last, organizers said. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 An iconic fixture of Los Angeles' legendary taco scene is now an official Historic-Cultural Monument. —Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for taco
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“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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