lettuce
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈlet.ɪs/ us/ˈlet̬.ɪs/
B1 生菜;莴苣
a plant with large, green leaves, eaten uncooked in salads
- More examples
- She tossed the lettuce in French dressing.
- I'd like a ham sandwich on rye, hold the lettuce.
- Shred the lettuce and arrange it around the edge of the dish.
- One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal!
- Shred the heart of a lettuce and put it in a large bowl.