: 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.
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The Snack Wrap, which consists of chicken, lettuce, cheese and sauce in a tortilla wrap, is only available in Canada and the United Kingdom.
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
Make sure your romaine lettuce and salad plates remain ice-cold until the main event.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The Tostada, which debuted in 1962 when Taco Bell first opened, is made of a crispy corn tostada shell topped with a layer of refried beans, tangy red sauce, crispy lettuce and shredded cheese.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
In August 2022, the lettuce served at hundreds of Wendy’s Co. stores was linked to dozens of E. coli infections in the U.S. Midwest.
—Gerry Smith and Daniela Sirtori / Bloomberg, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
Make sure your romaine lettuce and salad plates remain ice-cold until the main event.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The Tostada, which debuted in 1962 when Taco Bell first opened, is made of a crispy corn tostada shell topped with a layer of refried beans, tangy red sauce, crispy lettuce and shredded cheese.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
In August 2022, the lettuce served at hundreds of Wendy’s Co. stores was linked to dozens of E. coli infections in the U.S. Midwest.
—Gerry Smith and Daniela Sirtori / Bloomberg, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettuce. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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