iceberg lettuce

noun

: any of various crisp light green lettuces that when mature have the leaves arranged in a compact head

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The largest of the outbreaks is linked to Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce that was sold at Taco Bell restaurants and many other companies. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 Some cases have been linked to iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico, which is sold at some Taco Bell locations. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 July 2026 Federal authorities say tests linking a Cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce from the Salinas company’s affiliate in Mexico was a false positive. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 The Fresh Express salad kits contained iceberg lettuce, carrots and red cabbage, leading to investigations into multiple farms that grew the vegetables. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for iceberg lettuce

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of iceberg lettuce was in 1893

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iceberg lettuce

noun
: a lettuce with a tight round head of light green crisp leaves
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