Synonyms

chard

American

[chahrd] / tʃɑrd /

noun

a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable.

chard British

/ tʃɑːd /

noun

Also called: Swiss chard. leaf beet. seakale beet. a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetable

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Etymology

Origin of chard

1650–60; apparently < French chardon thistle; see cardoon

Example Sentences

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The Community Hub in Chard has started a pre-loved school uniform shop which operates on the basis of paying what you can afford to help parents who may not be able to afford it.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Among those affected in Chard was bridal shop owner Jean Pas, who said flood water ruined 200 of her dresses.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

Michael Frison, from Chard, in Somerset, disappeared after leaving for a walk on the evening of Saturday 13 July in countryside near Luras.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

Pease, Frese and Vent will each receive $1.59 million from the city’s insurer, according to a statement provided by Fairbanks city attorney Tom Chard.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

"But he knows that you were to have arrived to-day——" "Well," said Miss Chard decidedly.

From Poppy The Story of a South African Girl by Stockley, Cynthia

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