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
• Place a few squares of lettuce and a pickle slice on top of each and run a skewer through it.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 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
• Place a few lettuce leaves on each plate; top each with a salmon patty.
  — Washington Post, 12 Apr. 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
• The plates also come with a side of lettuce, tomato, and pickled onions.
  — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
• 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
• This was the crew’s first big meal in Manhattan and the beef tacos with lettuce and sour cream did not disappoint.
  — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
• For best results, grow lettuce under grow lights or in a sunny, south-facing window and water just enough to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 18 Jan 2025