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

Leafy Greens Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are all rich in vitamin C, one of the most important nutrients for collagen production. —Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 Nov. 2025

The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano. —Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025

Cold frames can be located near the house, or built right around existing kale, spinach, or lettuce plants in the garden. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025

On Thursday, To cooked 80 quarts of his famous chicken soup with brown rice, kale, carrots, corn, celery and onions and gave it away to people facing food insecurity. —Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025

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