: any of a genus (Lactuca) of composite plants
especially
: a common garden vegetable (L. sativa) whose succulent leaves are used especially in salads
Examples of lettuce in a Sentence
I like a little lettuce and tomato on my sandwiches.
Recent Examples on the Web
Produce is also delivered fresh to the chain's restaurants, including lettuce that's hand-leafed in-house and potatoes that are hand-cut into French fries, according to In-N-Out.
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Stir vinaigrette and add enough of the dressing to nicely coat the lettuce, using all the avocado.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
In the lower basin states of California, Arizona and Nevada, hay accounted for 57% of agricultural water use, with more water going to crops such as wheat, cotton, oranges, lettuce and broccoli.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
About 15 neighbors whose homes are near the pond named the swans and fed them corn, lettuce and carrots.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
The Finishing Touches The sandwich comes with lettuce and tomato, but Huse recommends taking them off of the sandwich and moving them to the side of the plate.
—Andrew Barrett Schrader, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
These mushroom lettuce wraps are healthy, light and easy to make in less than 30 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
At participating locations, customers can get the Fiery Big Fish, a twist on the classic that comes with lettuce, pickles, tartar sauce and a spicy glaze on a brioche-style bun, starting Feb. 14.
—The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
The cocktails are a nod to a conspiracy theories, and the menu includes offerings such as goat cheese & pesto dip, cauliflower lettuce wraps and Cuban sliders.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024
Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Stir vinaigrette and add enough of the dressing to nicely coat the lettuce, using all the avocado.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
In the lower basin states of California, Arizona and Nevada, hay accounted for 57% of agricultural water use, with more water going to crops such as wheat, cotton, oranges, lettuce and broccoli.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
About 15 neighbors whose homes are near the pond named the swans and fed them corn, lettuce and carrots.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
The Finishing Touches The sandwich comes with lettuce and tomato, but Huse recommends taking them off of the sandwich and moving them to the side of the plate.
—Andrew Barrett Schrader, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
These mushroom lettuce wraps are healthy, light and easy to make in less than 30 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
At participating locations, customers can get the Fiery Big Fish, a twist on the classic that comes with lettuce, pickles, tartar sauce and a spicy glaze on a brioche-style bun, starting Feb. 14.
—The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
The cocktails are a nod to a conspiracy theories, and the menu includes offerings such as goat cheese & pesto dip, cauliflower lettuce wraps and Cuban sliders.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettuce. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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lettuce
noun
let·tuce
ˈlet-əs 
: a common garden vegetable related to the daisies that has crisp juicy leaves used especially in salads
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