romaine
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of romaine
1905–10; < French, feminine of romain Roman
Example Sentences
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Inspired by traditional Indian cooking and Southeast Asian flavors, this Food52 recipe bathes and simmers sautéed heads of romaine in a delicious mixture of gingery coconut milk, fresh lime juice and fish sauce.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Head lettuce represents about 43% of domestic production, with leaf and romaine varieties making up much of the rest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Taylor family is credited with helping to pioneer numerous innovations, from bagged salads to the U.S. industry’s first automated harvesters for romaine lettuce, cabbage and celery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The Chef’s Garden Grilling Box takes care of the vegetables, with a rotating selection that might include asparagus, romaine, zucchini, eggplant or corn.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Tyger often teased that he was going to go rogue and start a romaine revolt.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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