noun

dosa

DOH-suh

Dosa (noun) means a thin, crispy South Indian pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. Example: “We ordered a crispy masala dosa filled with spiced potatoes.”

noun

A thin, crispy South Indian pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils.

"We ordered a crispy masala dosa filled with spiced potatoes."

How to use dosa

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA savory, crepe-like South Indian dish typically served with chutney or a lentil soup called sambar.

Common pairings

masala dosa plain dosa crispy dosa

Word forms

dosas plural

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Etymology

From Kannada dose.

Rhymes for dosa

Rosa tosa Sosa mimosa Barbosa Pedrosa mariposa Espinosa ponderosa

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dosa” mean?

The word “dosa” means a thin, crispy South Indian pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. In plain terms, a savory, crepe-like South Indian dish typically served with chutney or a lentil soup called sambar.

How do you pronounce “dosa”?

“Dosa” is pronounced DOH-suh (/ˈdoʊsə/ in IPA).

How do you use “dosa” in a sentence?

Here is “dosa” used in a sentence: “We ordered a crispy masala dosa filled with spiced potatoes.”

What part of speech is “dosa”?

“Dosa” is a noun.