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

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Being part of the roti-making process connects travelers to generations of Caribbean cooks and their stories, giving context and meaning to what might otherwise be just a meal. Essence, 11 Oct. 2025 Venture on the vegan side with a callaloo roti or veggie plate option, or try the callaloo and saltfish. Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025 In 2023, chef Dom Taylor staged The Good Front Room, a Caribbean residency that turned the Victorian salon into a showcase of jerk-marinated chicken, curry goat with roti, and banana-leaf–baked sea bream. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Jena set the plate of dry roti and the mug of tea down next to Nasir. Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roti

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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“Roti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roti. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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