Swiss chard

noun

: a beet (Beta vulgaris vulgaris) having large leaves and succulent stalks often cooked as a vegetable

called also chard

Examples of Swiss chard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leafy greens, bush-type cucumbers and tomatoes, radishes, Swiss chard, and peppers are among the easier-to-accommodate candidates. —Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025

Magnesium-rich vegetables like spinach, Swiss chard, and edamame can help boost magnesium intake. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Mar. 2025

Leafy Green Vegetables Dark leafy greens, like mustard greens, Swiss chard, and spinach, are among the richest dietary sources of vitamin K, offering well over 100% of the daily value per serving. —Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025

Known as a beginning gardener plant, Swiss chard grows well in various temperatures and soils with few pest or disease issues. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Swiss chard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard

Kids Definition

Swiss chard

noun

: a beet of a variety lacking an enlarged root and having large leaves and juicy stalks often cooked as a vegetable

also : the stalks