lettuce
(letɪs )
Word forms: lettuces
variable noun B1+
A lettuce is a plant with large green leaves that is the basic ingredient of many salads.
Scatter with the reserved coriander leaves and serve with the lettuce.
Image of lettuce
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Collocations:
shredded lettuce
Warm a small, wholemeal pitta, split open and stuff with shredded lettuce and a slice of tomato.
The Sun
We are served a starter of crab and prawns on a bed of shredded lettuce.
Times, Sunday Times
Pull the bread open and stuff with shredded lettuce leaves, grated carrot, tomatoes and cucumber.
Times, Sunday Times
Cut a wholemeal pitta in half, fill with shredded lettuce and add the crab mix.
The Sun
Fill generously with tasty bits and pieces, such as shredded lettuce, olives and hard-boiled egg, or shredded cold meat with chutney or mayonnaise.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 生菜
Japanese: レタス
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- conversationalist
- conversationally
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