Bibb lettuce

noun

: a butter lettuce of a variety that has a small head and dark green color

called also Bibb

Examples of Bibb lettuce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The tasteful/subtle fixings include truffle aioli, Bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato and onions. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 20 June 2023 Arrange stripes of golden beets, pink-and-white watermelon radishes, and strawberries on a bed of Bibb lettuce to look like a giant Easter egg. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023 In May, the dinner for four includes a choice of D’Artagnan Green Circle Chicken, beef tenderloin, Montauk fluke, or a whole cauliflower along with seasonal sides like Bibb lettuce, bok choi, and green beans. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 10 May 2021 McClure said restaurant patrons really enjoy them on top of a nice salad with Bibb lettuce. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Major John Bibb, 19th century American grower

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bibb lettuce was in 1961

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Cite this Entry

“Bibb lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bibb%20lettuce. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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