Meaning

An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green or purple leaves..

Definitions by Sense

1. An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green or purple leaves.
2. (uncountable, vegetable) The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.
3. (uncountable, US, slang) United States paper currency; dollars.
4. A strong yellow-green color, like that of lettuce (also called lettuce green).
5. (uncountable, slang) Marijuana.
6. (uncountable, slang) Long, curly hair, as worn by followers of bro culture.

Example Sentences

I’ll have a ham sandwich with lettuce and tomato.

Twenty dollars an hour? That's a lot of lettuce!

To steady himself he counts the money left in his wallet. Seventy-three; today was payday. Fingering so much lettuce strengthens his nerves.

Word Forms

• lettuces

Synonyms for lettuce

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When Should You Use Lettuce?

Use lettuce when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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