collard

noun

col·​lard ˈkä-lərd 

plural collards

: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) related to kale and having a loose head of stalked smooth leaves

also : its leaves cooked and eaten as a vegetable

—usually used in plural

called also collard greens

Examples of collard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because collard greens are often prepared with butter, salt, and other high-fat cooking oils, consider sautéing them in olive oil with garlic, onions, broth, and low-sodium seasonings to retain their flavor without overriding their nutritional value. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026

The garden is currently growing kale, collards, fennel, peas, beets, carrots, lettuces and edible flowers. — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026

Leafy Greens Another staple on lists of produce with higher pesticide residues is leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026

Some of the richest sources of vitamin K include Swiss chard, collard greens, and beet greens, all of which have more vitamin K per serving than broccoli. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of colewort

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for collard

• bollard
• collared
• hollered
• lollard
• pollard

Kids Definition

collard

noun

col·​lard ˈkäl-ərd 

: a kale with smooth leaves that grow at the top of a short thick stalk