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 coconut-curry sauce was rich and creamy, served with basmati rice, cucumber sambal and butter roti on the side (perfect for dipping). —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025

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

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