English Word · Beginner
lettuce
a leafy plant grown for food
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛt.ɪs/
Meaning
A leafy plant, especially Lactuca sativa or a close relative, grown for its edible green or purple leaves.
Example
We planted lettuce beside the radishes.
We planted lettuce beside the radishes.
Practice tips
- Practice lettuce out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.