Romaine

/roʊˈmeɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A variety of lettuce with long, narrow leaves, commonly used in salads.

The Caesar salad was made with fresh romaine and creamy dressing.

The crisp, crunchy leaves of the romaine plant are not only delicious but nutritious.

I always choose romaine over iceberg lettuce for my salads.

Romaine lettuce is often used as a base for various salad dishes at restaurants.

The restaurant offered a special that featured grilled chicken on a bed of romaine.

Romaine is ideal for holding up to heavy dressings without becoming soggy.

For my picnic, I prepared a robust salad with romaine and a tangy vinaigrette.

In addition to salads, romaine can also be grilled or used in wraps.

We decided to try grilling the romaine for a unique side dish with our steak.

The word 'romaine' comes from the French 'laitue romaine', meaning 'Roman lettuce.'

Caesar salad

A salad typically made with romaine lettuce, croutons, and Caesar dressing.

Romaine wrap

A wrap made using leaves of romaine lettuce instead of bread.

lettuce

A general term for a variety of leafy greens.

salad

A dish consisting of various ingredients, often including vegetables.

In reference to a healthy lifestyle.

He’s so into romaine; it’s all about that green life.

Used humorously to describe someone who’s picky about their salads.

She's such a romaine snob, only the freshest leaves for her!