quesadilla
nounUK /ˌkeɪsəˈdiːjə/
US /ˌkeɪsəˈdiːjə/
A quesadilla is a warm tortilla with melted cheese inside.
My mom made me a cheese quesadilla for lunch.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A Mexican dish of a tortilla folded over a filling such as cheese, meat, or vegetables and cooked until crisp.
The restaurant serves chicken quesadillas with sour cream and guacamole.
3. A snack or appetizer made by grilling a filled tortilla and cutting it into wedges.
We ordered a plate of quesadillas to share before dinner.
4. In some regions, a sweet version made with fruit or pumpkin and sugar.
During the festival, vendors sold sweet quesadillas filled with pumpkin.