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Definition of nacho

nacho

/ˈnɑːtʃoʊ/
na · cho
Plural:nachos
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• noun

1

A tortilla chip topped with melted cheese and often additional savory ingredients such as jalapeños, beans, salsa, or ground meat.

Example

"She ordered a large plate of nachos to share with the table before the main course arrived."

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• Rhymes for nacho

• Nearby Words

naan
naartjie
nachi
nacho
nadi
nagoya
nagpur

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Ignacio 'Nacho' Anaya, a Mexican maître d' who invented the dish in 1943 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nacho. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nacho
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