noun

nachos

NAT-shohz

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

nacho singular

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