Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of lettuce with crisp, tightly packed, light-green leaves forming a firm, rounded head: This variety is known for its crunchy texture and mild flavor. It is commonly used in salads and sandwiches.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for one head of crisphead lettuce, chopped.
  • Crisphead lettuce stays fresh longer than leaf lettuce because of its dense structure.
  • For a classic wedge salad, you need a firm crisphead lettuce.

Advanced Usage

• As a culinary term: Often specified in recipes to indicate the required texture and structure, as it holds dressings differently than loose-leaf varieties.
  • The crunch of crisphead lettuce is essential for the texture of this taco salad.

Variants and Related Words

• Iceberg lettuce: This is the most common and popular cultivar of crisphead lettuce. The terms are often used interchangeably in everyday language.
  • While 'iceberg' is a specific type, all iceberg lettuce is crisphead lettuce.

Synonyms

• Head lettuce: A general term for lettuces that grow in a firm, rounded head.
• Iceberg lettuce: The predominant commercial variety of crisphead lettuce.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the physical form (a firm head) and texture (crisp) of the lettuce, not to a single leaf. It is a category that includes several cultivars, with 'Iceberg' being the most famous example.

Noun

1. lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head
   • iceberg is still the most popular lettuce