: 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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Spinach, Swiss chard, kale, lettuce, and other leafy greens are usually content with about 12 to 14 hours of daily light.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Serve with lettuce, lemon aioli, and lemon wedges.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
While fast-casual salad chains like Sweetgreen already existed on the East Coast, Saunders began to ponder new ways to peddle lettuce across the heartland.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Serve them on hearty whole-grain buns and pile them high with crunchy lettuce, red onion rings, and sliced avocado.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Serve with lettuce, lemon aioli, and lemon wedges.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
While fast-casual salad chains like Sweetgreen already existed on the East Coast, Saunders began to ponder new ways to peddle lettuce across the heartland.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Serve them on hearty whole-grain buns and pile them high with crunchy lettuce, red onion rings, and sliced avocado.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lettuce
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“Lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettuce. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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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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