dolma

noun

dol·​ma ˌdōl-ˈmä  ˈdȯl-mə 

ˈdäl-

plural dolmas or dolmades dōl-ˈmä-(ˌ)t͟hēz 

dȯl-, 

däl-

: a stuffed grape leaf or vegetable shell

Examples of dolma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fresh, made to order to-go platters with option of protein (gyro meat, beef and chicken shawarma, kebabs and falafel), choice of two sides (hummus, Greek salad, dolmas, tabouli or house salad) and side of pita bread. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

At the center of it all was owner, Kristina Balayan, who served us dolmas, trout, pickled vegetables, roasted potatoes, lubu shorva (red bean soup) and other specialties. — Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026

Our hike is rewarded with a huge pile of dolma served on the rooftop of Xanedan restaurant, where we’re welcomed warmly by the husband-and-wife owners and their teenage daughter, Yare, who speaks impeccable English picked up on YouTube. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026

At the center of it all was owner Kristina Balayan, who served us dolmas, trout, pickled vegetables, roasted potatoes, lubu shorva (red bean soup) and other specialties. — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Turkish, literally, something stuffed

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above