roti

¹

[ roh-tee ]

noun

1. any of various unleavened, usually whole wheat flatbreads common in South and Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
2. (in the Caribbean) flatbread wrapped around a filling of usually curried meat, fish, shellfish, or vegetables.

rôti

²

[ roh-tee ]

noun

, French.

1. roast.

roti

/ ˈrəʊtɪ; ˈrʊtɪ /

noun

1. (in India and the Caribbean) a type of unleavened bread

Word History and Origins

Origin of roti¹

First recorded in 1830–40; from Hindi, Urdu roṭī “bread,” from Prakrit roṭṭa “rice flour”

Word History and Origins

Origin of roti¹

from Hindi: bread

Example Sentences

Mother was cooking roti at the stove and the smell of warm coconut was in the air.

From Literature

The men are getting regular food deliveries - daal, roti, vegetables and fresh fruit - through a small pipe, and officials say the group is in good health.

From BBC

At this year’s event, there will be the chance to take part in everything from cookie decorating to making roti, an Indian flatbread, and a vegetarian feast.

From Seattle Times

In the morning before going to school, Simranjit crouches by a stove next to her grandmother, making rotis for the family.

From BBC

The tin roof gets hot enough to cook roti on it.

From Seattle Times