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Definition of quesadilla

quesadilla

/ˌkeɪ.səˈdiː.jə/
que · sa · dil · la
Plural:quesadillas
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• noun

1

A Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla that is filled primarily with cheese, and often other ingredients such as meats, beans, or vegetables, and then folded and cooked on a griddle until the cheese melts.

Example

"She ordered a chicken and cheese quesadilla with a side of fresh salsa for lunch."

• Rhymes for quesadilla

• Nearby Words

queretaro
query
querétaro
quesadilla
quesnel
queso
quest

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish quesadilla, a diminutive form of quesada (a cheese pastry or dish), which derives from queso (cheese) and ultimately from the Latin caseus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quesadilla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quesadilla
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