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Definition of lettuce

lettuce

/ˈlɛt.ɪs/
let · tuce
Plural:lettuces
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• noun

1

The crisp, edible leaves of the lettuce plant, commonly eaten raw as a base for salads or as a sandwich topping.

Example

"She prepared a fresh salad using romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette."

2

A cultivated annual plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae), grown primarily for its edible leafy stem.

Example

"The gardener planted several rows of crisphead lettuces in the early spring."

3

North American Paper money or cash.

Example

"He was eager to win the bet and score some extra lettuce for the weekend."

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• Nearby Words

letterman
letterpress
letters
lettuce
letup
leu
leucadendron

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'letuse', derived from Old French 'laitue', tracing back to Latin 'lactuca'. The Latin root is based on 'lac' (milk), referring to the milky sap produced by the plant.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lettuce. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lettuce
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