How to Use burrito in a Sentence

burrito

noun
  • The five posts with the most likes will win their users a year of free burritos.
    — Shannon Liao, CNN, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Fans of trivia and burritos are in for quite the treat.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The poke bowl and sushi burrito craze is in full swing.
    — Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com, 15 May 2018
  • The small food stand serves a short menu of burritos, street corn and soft serve.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The burrito balls are served with zesty Chile lime sauce.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2022
  • The meaty breakfast burrito is a filling start to the day.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
  • This makes the burrito convenient to stash and take to work, yes that’s the point.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, 17 May 2018
  • Cook up the eggs, and custom-fill the burritos at home to each camper’s liking.
    — Cindy Dampier, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In an era of 59-cent Taco Bell burritos, Ells charged more than $4.
    — Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Anyone can get burritos in the Richmond and the Bayview.
    — Chronicle Staff, SFChronicle.com, 17 June 2018
  • The dumplings look like mini griddled burritos about the size of a glue stick.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
  • This is not the time to heat up a mug of soup, blend up a smoothie, or microwave a burrito.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Many, though, swear by the mashup of the two that is the California burrito.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Then, eat the scramble on its own or wrap it in a corn tortilla to make a burrito.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025
  • By the time the three buddies stopped for a burrito at their car around 10, the crowds were starting to gather.
    — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Nov. 2020
  • There also are burritos, tostadas and more — and the portions are huge.
    — Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The former is known for its burritos, tostadas and, of course, tacos — all of which come in huge, tasty portions.
    — Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • There was a car right next to us, with kids eating a burrito in the back seat or something.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2020
  • So easy to eat, this not-burrito feels like one salad and is not messy at all.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 31 May 2018
  • Burrito Barn: Take a break from the slopes and grab a burrito.
    — Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Wrap burrito in foil and let sit so cheese can steam and melt, about 3 minutes.
    — Bon Appetit, 21 May 2018
  • Perhaps the only way to improve on a great burrito is to give it a swim in hot oil.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The burrito was enormous, and Maddi took half of it home.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 10 Oct. 2019
  • There are two tacos in a meal or one baby-arm-sized burrito.
    — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 10 June 2022
  • The restaurant will serve its burritos at the bar, at 818 Huron Road, Cleveland.
    — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Tacos, a burrito bowl, stir fry and sushi will also be featured on the menu.
    — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 9 July 2018
  • Start rolling the duvet and cover together—like a burrito—from the closed side to the open side.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The first 50 people in line will receive free burritos for a year.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • To turn it into a main, serve it over coconut rice or a bed of greens, even wrap it up in a burrito.
    — Patricia Azze, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2020
  • That extra dab of guacamole on your burrito could cost more because of new tariffs.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025

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