1
: a widely cultivated Eurasian annual leguminous plant (Vicia lens synonym Lens culinaris) with flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as fodder
2
: the seed of the lentil
Examples of lentil in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
And San Jose’s Sam and Curry offers a fresh take on the fast-casual dining trend with Chipotle-style bowls using classic Desi ingredients like saag and lentils.
—
Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, beans and lentils are excellent alternatives.
—Quora, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
One cup of lentils contains about 17.9 g of protein.
8.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Most of the time, the meal is a mix of lentils, rice, or beans.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for lentil 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, beans and lentils are excellent alternatives.
—Quora, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
One cup of lentils contains about 17.9 g of protein.
8.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Most of the time, the meal is a mix of lentils, rice, or beans.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for lentil
Dictionary Entries Near lentil
Cite this Entry
“Lentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentil. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lentil
noun
len·til
ˈlent-ᵊl 
: a Eurasian plant of the legume family widely grown for its flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as food for cattle
also
: its seed
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share