chard

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈchärd 

: swiss chard

chard

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈshärd 

: chardonnay

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Although a variety of beet, chard does not have an enlarged root, but does have large leaves and juicy stalks that are often cooked as a vegetable. Chard is also called Swiss chard. The leaves and stalks are a good source of vitamins A, B, and C. Chard is popular as a home-garden plant because it is easy to grow, productive, and tolerant of moderate heat. Highly perishable, it is difficult to ship to distant markets.

Examples of chard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Dishes included a Brazilian kimchi toast, a Swiss chard pancake with pesto, tamarind tortellini in double cream and Angostura, and a peanut tiramisu served with artichoke coffee. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Collard Greens Kale is king, but other greens, including Swiss chard, watercress, beet greens, and collard greens, also warrant attention. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, beet and turnip tops, chard and collards top the list of longevity foods. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Sturdier greens like kale and Swiss chard can be blanched for an additional layer of protection. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

modification of French carde, from Occitan cardo, from Vulgar Latin *carda, alteration of Latin carduus thistle, cardoon

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1664, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1977, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing chard

• Swiss chard

Rhymes for chard

• bard
• barred
• card
• charred
• guard
• hard
• jarred
• lard
• marred
• nard
• scarred
• shard

Kids Definition

chard

noun

ˈchärd

: swiss chard