Swiss chard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Swiss chard
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Tuesday calls for something fresh and fiber-rich: sautéed kale and Swiss chard.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Her Swiss chard and okra stew makes a delicious main course served over polenta, while her coconut fish curry evokes the country’s long coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
“If you can tell the difference between Swiss chard and spinach, you can learn difference between edible and poisonous mushrooms,” Pringle says, emphasizing the small but recognizable differences between the two greens.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 31, 2023
The solar-covered farms saw increased yields for maize, Swiss chard and beans, and while growers experienced lower yields for onions and sweet peppers, they still had the added benefit of clean electricity generation.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
After the radishes came squash, then Swiss chard, which nobody knew how to eat.
From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman
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