romaine

noun

ro·​maine rō-ˈmān 

ˈrō-ˌmān

: a lettuce that belongs to a cultivar of garden lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) and has long crisp leaves and columnar heads

called also cos lettuce

Examples of romaine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leafy Greens Leafy green vegetables—including spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce—contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants called polyphenols, which protect cells from damage.17 Add leafy greens to a smoothie or a soup, or eat them alone. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024

The salad includes romaine and iceberg lettuces, crumbled Roquefort, bacon, tomato, red onion and a sweet and sour dressing. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2024

Perhaps a crunchy leaf of romaine could serve as the edible equivalent of the overview effect. —Nicola Twilley, WIRED, 11 Feb. 2020

Get The Recipe 25 of 28 Romaine Salad With Oranges And Radishes Peppery radishes and sweet pops of juicy orange segments transform humble leaves of romaine lettuce into a refreshing salad that cuts through any rich and savory casserole its served with. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from feminine of romain Roman, from Old French, from Latin Romanus

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

romaine

noun

ro·​maine rō-ˈmān 

: a lettuce with a tall loose head of long crisp leaves

called also romaine lettuce