romaine
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of romaine
1905–10; < French, feminine of romain Roman
Example Sentences
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In announcing Gramma’s death, the zoo posted video of her munching on vegetarian meals — romaine lettuce and cactus fruit were particular favorites — and meandering around her habitat and lazily plodding through a pond.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
Marler Clark also amended five other cases to include Taylor Farms’ romaine lettuce, which sickened over 50 individuals after it was found in salads catered at a high school in St. Louis, Missouri.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2025
On Friday, Meghan posted a video to Instagram which showed her wearing a hat with the writing "lettuce romaine calm" stitched across the front of it.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025
The crouton may reach its pinnacle of simple greatness in a Caesar, as one-third of the triumvirate — including anchovy-rich, creamy dressing and Parmesan — joining forces to make mere romaine amazing.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024
Maybe they were enjoying another Ping-Pong table full of romaine lettuce and Babou’s sekanjabin.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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