roti

noun

ro·​ti ˈrō-tē How to pronounce roti (audio)
: a round soft flat unleavened bread
also : such a bread wrapped around a filling and eaten as a sandwich

Examples of roti in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Then her Serbian husband, Uroš Simić, shows me the best way to puff up roti shells. Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024 For example, Frisco has a significant Southeast Asian-American population, so its relatively new Frisco store carries Southeast Asian yogurts and roti, Indian-style bread. Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024 The chef Peter Prime has been eating roti all his life. Priya Krishna, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2023 Chickpea flour: Indian roti and French socca are two of many dishes made with chickpea flour. Nina Lincoff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 The ever-buzzy roadside stand specializes in top-notch roti — including those packed with goat, chicken and vegetables — and freshly squeezed local juices. Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 The word roti can now describe dozens of different preparations, and what is called a roti in Malaysia may be labeled a paratha in parts of India, or an oil roti in Guyana. Priya Krishna, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2023 Wander through the lush gardens, plunge in the freshwater pool or enjoy a delicious seafood roti with mango chutney at The Rocks restaurant. Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 21 July 2023 Its 90 recipes are grouped into chapters devoted to different dishes—think curry or roti—with each one a testament to Phillips’s expertise and passion. Riann Phillip, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu roṭī bread; akin to Sanskrit roṭika, kind of bread

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roti was in 1838

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Cite this Entry

“Roti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roti. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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