kale

noun

ˈkāl 

1

a

: a hardy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) with curled often finely incised leaves that do not form a dense head

also : its leaves used as a vegetable

b

: cole

2

slang : money

Synonyms of kale

• cash
• money
• coin
• currency
• dough
• bucks
• cabbage
• chips

Examples of kale in a Sentence

trying to scrape up the kale to buy more dope

Recent Examples on the Web

Peas, spinach, arugula, carrots, beets, kale, radishes, lettuce, and potatoes can be grown now and are easy to start from seed directly sown into the soil. —Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026

Harvest Winter Crops Brussels sprouts, kale, leeks, winter cabbages, and other cold-hardy crops may survive winters in mild climates and keep growing until spring. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026

For a fun twist, substitute the garlic and herb cheese for other types of Boursin, use any shape of pasta, stir in spinach or kale toward the end of cooking, or add in any other veggies as desired. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026

By late February/early March, sow cole crops such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale. —Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Scots, from Middle English (northern) cal, from Old English cāl — more at cole

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Phrases Containing kale

• sea kale

Rhymes for kale

• ail
• ale
• bail
• baile
• dail
• fail
• flail
• frail
• gael
• gail
• grail
• hail

Kids Definition

kale

noun

ˈkā(ə)l 

: a hardy cabbage with curly leaves that do not form a head