How to Use lettuce in a Sentence

lettuce

noun
  • I like a little lettuce and tomato on my sandwiches.
  • The first is the playful seams that run along the torso and match the lettuce hems on the top.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The taste, the texture, yes, this is what lettuce can and should be.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 17 May 2022
  • This year has been a great one for lettuce, at least in Britain.
    Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
  • There’s no lettuce, tomato, or fresh cheese in the fridge.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024
  • Reader, for the love of lettuce, give salad a chance to thrive.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022
  • Choose wide-mouth jars so guests can dip their lettuce.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
  • The crispy crunch of a taco shell, the cheesy goodness, the light fresh lettuce flavor and the tender bite of seasoned beef.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Serve it on warm tortillas or lettuce cups for a twist on taco night.
    Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • The star of the show is the whole rib kalbi ($68.00), which serves the beef sliced off the bone and comes with umami rice, ssamjang, and red-leaf lettuce.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022
  • About 15 neighbors whose homes are near the pond named the swans and fed them corn, lettuce and carrots.
    Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • One of these tricks preserves the freshness of lettuce.
    Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2022
  • Instead, opt for a stronger leafy green like lettuce or kale.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 June 2024
  • The meat also is great over rice or other grains, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2023
  • For a gluten-free lunch, serve chicken salad on a bed of lettuce.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022
  • These mushroom lettuce wraps are healthy, light and easy to make in less than 30 minutes.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Serve the shrimp over brown rice or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a fast, crowd-pleasing supper.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022
  • Place one piece of lettuce on a slice of bread, then top with one-quarter of the tuna mixture.
    Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Add a scoop to a bed of lettuce to try the new take on a traditional salad.
    Natalie Rizzo, Redbook, 11 July 2023
  • Who knew that red lettuce with anchovy and stracciatella was the best salad in the world?
    Gary Shteyngart, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2023
  • For instance, a head of broccoli could cost $20 while lettuce could be $16, says Lai.
    Kate Springer, CNN, 24 Dec. 2022
  • And the sandwiches can be made with bread, wrap or have its topping placed on a bed of lettuce.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 5 July 2022
  • And, then again, many fruits and vegetables can’t be peeled (such as grapes or lettuce).
    Primrose Freestone, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
  • In the end, everyone goes home happy even if the lettuce had wilted a bit.
    Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Toss lettuce with herbs and enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Each comes with lettuce, tomato and your choice of Po Boys Sauce, mayo or tartar sauce.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024
  • This recipe is a cinch to make and brings together beans, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and guac in one dish.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Create a cut-and-come-again salad bar of lettuces in shadier areas of the garden.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 6 June 2024
  • Make sure your romaine lettuce and salad plates remain ice-cold until the main event.
    Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Between the buns: The Double Meat features two 5-inch patties, tomato, lettuce, diced onions and mustard.
    Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024

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