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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Pair your meal with breads like naan and roti, and sides like basmati rice and a variety of chutneys. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024 And advocate to your local Trader Joe’s store manager for the addition of life-size frozen roti in 2025. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024 And amp up your roti, patties and everything else with the uncompromisingly spicy pepper sauce. Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Though there are burgers and a lunch special alternating between stewed and baked chicken, the roti is the star of the show. Mariette Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near roti

Cite this Entry

“Roti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roti. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!