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Definition of romaine

romaine

/roʊˈmeɪn/
ro · maine
Plural:romaines
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• noun

1

North American A variety of lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) characterized by its crisp, elongated leaves that grow in a tall, cylindrical head, famously used as the traditional base for Caesar salads.

Example

"She chopped a fresh head of romaine and tossed it with croutons, parmesan cheese, and a creamy dressing."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British English, this variety of lettuce is typically referred to as 'cos' lettuce, whereas 'romaine' is the standard term in North America.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'romaine', short for 'laitue romaine', meaning 'Roman lettuce', reflecting its historical popularization via Rome.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Romaine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/romaine
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