Swiss chard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Swiss chard
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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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
Unlike roasting, which removes water and can create a nice crunch in some vegetables, boiling brings softness and, to Swiss chard in particular, a wonderful silky texture.
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
This take on it incorporates ribbons of fresh spinach, but you could swap in kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens — whatever you like.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2023
After the radishes came squash, then Swiss chard, which nobody knew how to eat.
From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman
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