lettuce

noun

let·tuce | \ ˈle-təs

Definition of lettuce

: 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

Finally rolling out nationwide after successful testing in the brand’s west coast restaurants, Crispy Tacos are crunchy tortillas filled with seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, flavorful taco sauce and cheddar cheese shreds. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, "Burger King Just Added $1 Crispy Tacos to Menus Nationwide," 9 July 2019 The compilation was in need of a sprinkling of green onion or shredded lettuce. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "This Mexican restaurant near U of L serves up some indulgent (and big!) food," 3 July 2019 Divide patties evenly among pitas and fill each sandwich with tomato slices, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, and 2 tablespoons feta. — Washington Post, "Dive into a Greek gyro, with lamb and yogurt sauce in a pita," 17 June 2019 Serve these lobster rolls in a toasted, buttered bun with crisp lettuce for the ultimate summer sandwich. — Kate Merker And Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Classic Lobster Rolls," 22 May 2019 But unlike with romaine lettuce, regulators are not warning people to avoid turkey. — Candice Choi, The Seattle Times, "Americans, Canadians are warned not to eat romaine lettuce," 21 Nov. 2018 The issue is a nationwide E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Yuma, Ariz. — Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, "Whether your romaine lettuce is chopped or not, toss it: Consumer Reports," 20 Apr. 2018 As far as the source, there's been no narrowing beyond the CDC tracking it to romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona region. — David J. Neal, miamiherald, "E. coli outbreak update: 53 sick in 16 states, throw out romaine lettuce (still)," 20 Apr. 2018 Avocado, bacon, tarragon, parsley and other herbs, and lettuce have no place in the salad. — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: How to make a perfect lobster roll," 1 July 2019

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