Definition
butterhead
noun
- a type of lettuce with soft, tender leaves that form a loose, rounded head with a buttery texture
Usage: common in gardening and culinary contexts; also called butter lettuce
Examples
- The butterhead lettuce in the garden had delicate, pale green leaves.
- She chose butterhead for the salad because of its creamy texture.
- Butterhead varieties are popular in home vegetable gardens.
- The farmer's market had fresh butterhead lettuce every Saturday morning.
- Unlike iceberg lettuce, butterhead has a more tender and delicate flavor.