chard

[ chahrd ]

noun

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

chard

/ tʃɑːd /

noun

1. a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetable Also calledSwiss chardleaf beetseakale beet

Word History and Origins

Origin of chard¹

1650–60; apparently < French chardon thistle; cardoon

Word History and Origins

Origin of chard¹

C17: probably from French carde edible leafstalk of the artichoke, but associated also with French chardon thistle, both ultimately from Latin carduus thistle; see cardoon

Example Sentences

Why don’t we eat normal stuff instead of Swiss chard?’”

From Los Angeles Times

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

No matter how many bunches of curly kale, sturdy collard greens and steely chard arrive each week, there’s always a place on my table for their floppy, verdant magic.

From Seattle Times

Add the ½-inch sliced chard stems and the red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

From Seattle Times

When you’re ready to plate the salad, return the pan to medium heat, add the Swiss chard and fold it in.

From Seattle Times