iceberg lettuce

noun

1. a variety of lettuce having a cabbagelike head of crisp leaves.

iceberg lettuce

noun

1. a type of lettuce with very crisp pale leaves tightly enfolded

Word History and Origins

Origin of iceberg lettuce¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

According to the Public Education Review, reheated chicken nuggets, French fries, shriveled hamburgers, iceberg lettuce salads and a bevy of processed foods make up a significant portion of the school lunch program’s offerings.

From Salon

The iceberg lettuce, while not adding much overall, stayed remarkably crisp.

From Seattle Times

Squeeze the provided lime wedge over it for extra brightness to match the red onion, deploy a cooling iceberg lettuce wrap and taste a sneaking-up, awakening spiciness.

From Seattle Times

It is hard to beat cold, shredded iceberg lettuce for this sandwich.

From Salon

Although kale, for instance, is particularly healthy, many prefer eating the less bitter romaine or iceberg lettuce.

From Scientific American