chard

American  

[chahrd] / tʃɑrd /

noun

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

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chard British  

/ tʃɑːd /

noun

1. 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; cardoon

Example Sentences

There’s kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, spinach and mustard greens — a medley of leafy green vegetables that are best enjoyed massaged in olive oil, slow-cooked or sautéed.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

The finished frittata delivers silky Swiss chard and custardy eggs with a pretty green color that my whimsical friend and my 4-year- old daughter both can appreciate—especially with a side of ham.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

At the very least, I thought I’d meet a chic new chard.

From Salon • May 26, 2025

It’s easy, they said, as we ate mussels, beets and sautéed chard: You can tell by who’s getting a bulge bracket internship.

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

After the radishes came squash, then Swiss chard, which nobody knew how to eat.

From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman