Bibb lettuce

noun

ˈbib- 

: a butter lettuce of a variety that has a small head and dark green color

called also Bibb

Examples of Bibb lettuce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Serve cold in small bowls or over Bibb lettuce with tortilla chips for scooping for the ultimate no-cook party food. — Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026

Made with fresh crabmeat and a citrusy vinaigrette, this cold salad is pretty served on Bibb lettuce leaves. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026

Entrees include such dishes as pork belly with hatcho yaniniku, Bibb lettuce and shallots and black garlic chicken with carrot puree and charred scallions. — Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026

This shrimp salad is served in a bowl made from fresh, tender Bibb lettuce — small, round, and crisp, and part of the butterhead variety. — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025

Stuff the warm or chilled dip into flour or corn tortillas or butter/Bibb lettuce leaves. — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024

This plate’s served with chips and soft, lovely leaves of Bibb lettuce. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Major John Bibb, 19th century American grower

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Bibb lettuce

• metis