LEASES - Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 25, 2019 USD ($)
LEASES
Finance lease, right-of-use asset, accumulated amortization	$ 10.7

Finance Lease, Right-of-use Asset, Accumulated Amortization

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Namespace Prefix:	lw_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant