1. Thin, crisp Indian wafers made from lentil flour, typically served as an appetizer or side dish with Indian meals.
Usage: plural form; also spelled 'papadums' or 'papad'; commonly served in Indian restaurants

Examples

• The restaurant brought complimentary poppadoms and chutney to our table before the main course.
• She ordered a plate of poppadoms as an appetizer at the Indian restaurant.
• Poppadoms are often fried until they puff up and become golden and crispy.
• The waiter offered us several flavors of poppadoms, including plain and spiced varieties.
• We enjoyed the poppadoms with tamarind and mint chutneys while waiting for our curry.