tortilla
noun
tor·ti·lla tȯr-ˈtē-yə 
: a thin round of unleavened cornmeal or wheat flour bread usually eaten hot with a topping or filling (as of ground meat or cheese)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Cover the French toast bake in a mixture of Mexican cream, eggs, and hot sauce before coating in crushed tortilla chips. 
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 The thin tortilla chips were just right for the volcano blast of smoky cheese. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 Your meal begins with tortilla chips and salsas, including a garlicky, spicy pumpkin option. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The corn is available in a cup, on the cob or over tortilla chips. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 PepsiCo is stocking some stores with more low-price snacks such as Santitas tortilla chips. Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Add the tortilla chips and stir well to coat, then cook until the chips are warmed through, two to three minutes. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 1 July 2022 The Republican taco with jalapeño cheddar sausage was still there, as was the Democrat taco made with barbacoa and cotija cheese on a corn tortilla. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 The first is a torito ($11), a large taco on a homemade flour tortilla enhanced by an Anaheim pepper with griddled cheese. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 The thin tortilla chips were just right for the volcano blast of smoky cheese. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 Your meal begins with tortilla chips and salsas, including a garlicky, spicy pumpkin option. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The corn is available in a cup, on the cob or over tortilla chips. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 PepsiCo is stocking some stores with more low-price snacks such as Santitas tortilla chips. Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Add the tortilla chips and stir well to coat, then cook until the chips are warmed through, two to three minutes. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 1 July 2022 The Republican taco with jalapeño cheddar sausage was still there, as was the Democrat taco made with barbacoa and cotija cheese on a corn tortilla. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 The first is a torito ($11), a large taco on a homemade flour tortilla enhanced by an Anaheim pepper with griddled cheese. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
American Spanish, from Spanish, diminutive of torta cake, from Late Latin, round loaf of bread
First Known Use
1648, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing tortilla
Kids Definition
tortilla
noun
tor·ti·lla tȯr-ˈtē-ə
: a round flat bread made of corn or wheat flour and usually eaten hot with a filling