lentil

noun

len·​til ˈlen-tᵊl 

1

: a widely cultivated Eurasian annual leguminous plant (Vicia lens synonym Lens culinaris) with flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as fodder

2

: the seed of the lentil

Examples of lentil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But combining chia with other blood sugar–lowering foods, like beans or lentils, may enhance the effect. —Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025

Cardiologists recommend eating more nutritious foods like beans, lentils, fatty fish, nuts, fruit, and whole grains for an easy and delicious way to care for your heart. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Aug. 2025

Too much food too quickly can overwhelm the dormant digestive system, so start your eating window with smaller portions of easily digestible foods that are not gas-producing (beans, lentils, broccoli, etc.) and avoid artificial sweeteners. —Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025

Schultz recommended iron-rich choices, such as lentils, tofu, pumpkin seeds, or dark, leafy greens. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French lentille, from Latin lenticula, diminutive of lent-, lens

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lentil

• dental
• ental
• gentle
• mental
• rental
• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental
• governmental

Kids Definition

lentil

noun

len·​til ˈlent-ᵊl 

: a Eurasian plant of the legume family widely grown for its flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as food for cattle

also : its seed