roti

noun

ro·​ti ˈrō-tē 

: 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

The restaurant has a tropical dive bar feel, with plenty of diner favorites reimagined like a custardy Thai tea babka, French toast, and a signature Thai Diner egg sandwich made with Isan-style sausage wrapped in a plush roti. — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Pair it with rice, flaky roti flatbread or a pre-purchased frozen paratha. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

The quick-casual restaurant in Melrose Hill offers kebabs, fresh roti, biryani and beyond, with most dishes priced around $12. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

There are some limitations, however, as the Nosh unit cannot manage dishes that require flipping such as roti, pancakes or a whole fish. — New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for roti

• brodie
• dhoti
• doty
• throaty
• coyote
• quixote