: 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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In 2022, a large cluster of cases in Florida was attributed to a Caesar salad kit containing bagged romaine lettuce.
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Caroline Kee,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
On one half of each pita bread, arrange some crunchy lettuce leaves, a slice of gouda and two pickle slices, followed by one thick tomato slab and two more pickle slices.
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Laura McLively,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Some of them included various types of chicken, lobster meat, onion rings, fries, peppers, romaine lettuce, eggs, whole milk, and heavy whipping cream.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Starting with a layer of refried beans and topped with a spicy sour cream mixture, a heaping pile of guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo is added for a flavorful yet achievable dip.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
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Caroline Kee,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
On one half of each pita bread, arrange some crunchy lettuce leaves, a slice of gouda and two pickle slices, followed by one thick tomato slab and two more pickle slices.
—
Laura McLively,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Some of them included various types of chicken, lobster meat, onion rings, fries, peppers, romaine lettuce, eggs, whole milk, and heavy whipping cream.
—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Starting with a layer of refried beans and topped with a spicy sour cream mixture, a heaping pile of guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo is added for a flavorful yet achievable dip.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
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 6 Jul. 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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