noun
nachos
NAT-shohz
Nachos (noun) means a Mexican-inspired snack of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and often other ingredients like jalapeños, salsa, or guacamole. Example: “We ordered a huge plate of nachos to share at the game.”
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A Mexican-inspired snack of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and often other ingredients like jalapeños, salsa, or guacamole.
"We ordered a huge plate of nachos to share at the game."
"The nachos came loaded with beans, cheese, and sour cream."
How to use nachos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shared plate of cheesy tortilla chips, usually served as a snack or appetizer.
Common pairings
loaded nachos
a plate of nachos
cheesy nachos
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Word forms
- Singular
- nacho
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Etymology
Named after Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, a Mexican restaurateur who invented the dish in 1943 and named it after himself.
Frequently asked questions
What does “nachos” mean?
The word “nachos” means a Mexican-inspired snack of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and often other ingredients like jalapeños, salsa, or guacamole. In plain terms, a shared plate of cheesy tortilla chips, usually served as a snack or appetizer.
How do you pronounce “nachos”?
“Nachos” is pronounced NAT-shohz (/ˈnɑt͡ʃoʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “nachos” in a sentence?
Here is “nachos” used in a sentence: “We ordered a huge plate of nachos to share at the game.”
What part of speech is “nachos”?
“Nachos” is a noun.
Where does the word “nachos” come from?
The word “nachos” dates back to around 1943. Named after Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, a Mexican restaurateur who invented the dish in 1943 and named it after himself.
