Definitions for lettuces

lettuces let·tuce

Spelling: [let-is]
IPA: /ˈlɛt ɪs/

Lettuces is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 167 anagrams from letters in lettuces (ceelsttu).

Definitions for lettuces

noun

  1. a cultivated plant, Lactuca sativa, occurring in many varieties and having succulent leaves used for salads.
  2. any species of Lactuca.
  3. Slang. U.S. dollar bills; greenbacks.

Origin of lettuces

1250-1300; 1925-30 for def 3; Middle English letuse, apparently Old French laitues, plural of laitue Latin lactūca a lettuce, perhaps derivative of lac, stem lact- milk, with termination as i

Examples for lettuces

They worked all summer and picked peaches, lettuce, or avocados.

It should be accompanied by asparagus, green peas, and lettuce.

Take off the outside leaves of a lettuce, blanch and drain them well.

Cress, Romaine, or bleached chicory may be used in place of lettuce.

He was eating the meal on which he would play—steak, peas, lettuce, fruit jello, and tea.

A small spoonful of sugar may be sprinkled over the lettuce if liked.

The sandwich is made with thick tiles of quality bread and adorned with lettuce and tomato.

Take your average lunch:  turkey sandwich (white bread, lettuce, mayo, cheese), soft drink, and potato chips.

Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions—on a sesame seed bun.

Cut up the lettuce, and mix it with the lobster and mayonnaise.

Word Value for lettuces
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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