chalupa
noun
cha·lu·pa chä-ˈlü-pä 
chə-ˈlü-pə
: a fried corn tortilla sometimes shaped like a boat and usually filled with a savory mixture (as of meat, vegetables, or cheese)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The tantalizing combination is only available for a limited time in Canada and, sadly, won't be available in the United States once the chalupa makes its stateside debut in November. 
Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Sep. 2020 The wine won't be sold in the U.S. until the new chalupa rolls out in November, Valinsky added. Alison Medley, Houston Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2020 Each allegedly offers its own flavor experience, while the middle chalupa represents a co-mingling of the two (seriously, there are actually tripartite for eating it on the company’s website). Emily Heil, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2020 Allow the Taco Bell wizards to explain: The chalupa on one end of this conga line is draped in nacho cheese, while the opposite pole contains a creamy chipotle sauce. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2020 The fast-food chain, best known for the taco (obviously) and chalupa, is testing Crispy Tortilla Chicken, available in chicken strip form or served inside a taco. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2019 The winner gets custody of the Bell Trophy, which SOS understands is no relation to the Taco Bell trophy, or else it would be filled with toasted cheddar chalupas, which would be a trophy worth going to war to win. Mick Mccabe, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2019 To lessen the blow of their departure, Taco Bell announced that a brand new twist on their chalupa will make its debut on the same day. Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, 4 Sep. 2019 Other burgers: Choosing the best burger was tough, because there were two other close contenders in the chalupa burger ($6.49) and the Southwest ($6.99). Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 26 July 2019 See More
Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Sep. 2020 The wine won't be sold in the U.S. until the new chalupa rolls out in November, Valinsky added. Alison Medley, Houston Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2020 Each allegedly offers its own flavor experience, while the middle chalupa represents a co-mingling of the two (seriously, there are actually tripartite for eating it on the company’s website). Emily Heil, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2020 Allow the Taco Bell wizards to explain: The chalupa on one end of this conga line is draped in nacho cheese, while the opposite pole contains a creamy chipotle sauce. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2020 The fast-food chain, best known for the taco (obviously) and chalupa, is testing Crispy Tortilla Chicken, available in chicken strip form or served inside a taco. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2019 The winner gets custody of the Bell Trophy, which SOS understands is no relation to the Taco Bell trophy, or else it would be filled with toasted cheddar chalupas, which would be a trophy worth going to war to win. Mick Mccabe, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2019 To lessen the blow of their departure, Taco Bell announced that a brand new twist on their chalupa will make its debut on the same day. Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, 4 Sep. 2019 Other burgers: Choosing the best burger was tough, because there were two other close contenders in the chalupa burger ($6.49) and the Southwest ($6.99). Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 26 July 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, boat, skiff, from French chaloupe
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above