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

Once, he told me that the most useful thing he learned from me about cooking is to separate the ribs and stems of Swiss chard.

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