: 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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Neighbors will find tacos, tortas and burritos filled with beef birria, chicken tinga and more, plus the tacos are available American style (lettuce and tomato) and Mexican style (onion and cilantro).
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
There's a gigantic piece of pizza, a burger complete with lettuce and tomato slices and, of course, meatballs.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
However, leafy greens like lettuce, which are often sources of contamination, are typically served uncooked in salads.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Stir vinaigrette and spoon enough over lettuce and greens to coat the leaves.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
There's a gigantic piece of pizza, a burger complete with lettuce and tomato slices and, of course, meatballs.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
However, leafy greens like lettuce, which are often sources of contamination, are typically served uncooked in salads.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Stir vinaigrette and spoon enough over lettuce and greens to coat the leaves.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettuce. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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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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