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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

nacho singular

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Etymology

Named after Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, a Mexican restaurateur who invented the dish in 1943 and named it after himself.

· First attested 1943

Class of 1943 nachos joined the language around 1943.

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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.