: 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
The Environmental Working Group in 2003 found perchlorate in nearly 20% of supermarket lettuce tested.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2024
Chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper and pocketed into a warm pita, topped with fresh tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and tzatziki.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
The menu also offers a vegan option with hummus, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, Lightlife smart dog and smoked paprika.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
There’s no lettuce, tomato, or fresh cheese in the fridge.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2024
Chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper and pocketed into a warm pita, topped with fresh tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and tzatziki.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
The menu also offers a vegan option with hummus, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, Lightlife smart dog and smoked paprika.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
There’s no lettuce, tomato, or fresh cheese in the fridge.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024
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“Lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettuce. Accessed 18 Aug. 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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