Swiss chard

American  

noun

1. chard.

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Swiss chard British  

noun

1. another name for chard

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Etymology

Origin of Swiss chard

First recorded in 1825–35

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

Boiled Swiss chard, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, is a staple side dish in my kitchen in autumn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

“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

“His Pasta Alle Erbe, which he translates as ‘Spaghetti With Spring Vegetables,’ is taken from a Renaissance Florentine cookbook and it features asparagus, scallions, peas, Swiss chard, and artichokes,” Damrosch wrote.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

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

From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman