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iceberg lettuce
noun
: any of various crisp light green lettuces that when mature have the leaves arranged in a compact head
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Napa Wedge Salad With Chickpeas and Bacon This crunchy, satisfying wedge salad features napa cabbage instead of the traditional iceberg lettuce, as well as hot, crispy bacon and chickpeas for heartiness.
—Julia Turshen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
On the side is a plate with iceberg lettuce, a slice of tomato, a slice of red onion and a pickle along with a cup of Thousand Island dressing.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
Instead, as at Cassell’s, Thousand Island dressing is one of the layers along with pickle, tomato and always iceberg lettuce.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
Topped with perfectly crisp iceberg lettuce and watermelon radishes, the tostada almost felt refreshing in contrast to the warm, richly spiced pibil hidden underneath on a bed of crema.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1893, in the meaning defined above
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“Iceberg lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iceberg%20lettuce. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
iceberg lettuce
noun
: a lettuce with a tight round head of light green crisp leaves
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