How to Use lettuce in a Sentence

lettuce

noun
Definition of lettucenext
  • I like a little lettuce and tomato on my sandwiches.
  • The bun, the meat, the tomato, the lettuce, the pickles.
    — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 22 Oct. 2021
  • The deli meat is fresh; the lettuce has the right crunch; the tomatoes are ripe and juicy.
    — Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2021
  • The first is the playful seams that run along the torso and match the lettuce hems on the top.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The taste, the texture, yes, this is what lettuce can and should be.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 17 May 2022
  • This year has been a great one for lettuce, at least in Britain.
    — Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Stir vinaigrette and spoon enough over lettuce and greens to coat the leaves.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
  • May took one bite, and felt lettuce stuck in his throat.
    — Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Top 2 bread slices with 2 lettuce leaves and half of the tomato slices.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2021
  • There’s no lettuce, tomato, or fresh cheese in the fridge.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024
  • Reader, for the love of lettuce, give salad a chance to thrive.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022
  • Take it out, top it with some guac and a little lettuce.
    — Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Choose wide-mouth jars so guests can dip their lettuce.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
  • Put the lettuce and cucumbers in a large bowl and toss with a splash of lemon juice and half the dressing.
    — New York Times, 31 Aug. 2021
  • The crispy crunch of a taco shell, the cheesy goodness, the light fresh lettuce flavor and the tender bite of seasoned beef.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Slice cheese, about 1/4 Inch by 2 Inches, and place on top of lettuce.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Serve it on warm tortillas or lettuce cups for a twist on taco night.
    — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • The farm is helping change that cycle, one head of lettuce at a time.
    — Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
  • The star of the show is the whole rib kalbi ($68.00), which serves the beef sliced off the bone and comes with umami rice, ssamjang, and red-leaf lettuce.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Place a few squares of lettuce and a pickle slice on top of each and run a skewer through it.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022
  • About 15 neighbors whose homes are near the pond named the swans and fed them corn, lettuce and carrots.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • One of these tricks preserves the freshness of lettuce.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2022
  • Place a few lettuce leaves on each plate; top each with a salmon patty.
    — Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Instead, opt for a stronger leafy green like lettuce or kale.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 June 2024
  • Sea cows have been eating about 2,500 pounds of lettuce per day.
    — Jim Waymer, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2022
  • The meat also is great over rice or other grains, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The po’boys come with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo and roast beef or fried seafood.
    — Michael Russell, oregonlive, 16 Oct. 2021
  • For a gluten-free lunch, serve chicken salad on a bed of lettuce.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Plants like kale, carrots, radishes, spinach and lettuce will all be ready to get going soon.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Small Plates Passed small plates will include dishes like pea agnolotti pasta, miso cod lettuce cups and popcorn shrimp.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

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