collard

noun

col·​lard ˈkä-lərd 

: 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

Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket. —Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024

These are dressed with a creamy mixture of Parmesan, bacon, and collard greens. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024

As attendees tucked into filet of beef with potato puree and braised collard greens after the excitement of the fundraising, the evening’s additional star honorees were next up. —Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

From things like collard greens kimchi or smoked and rolled egg, Kim has made her style of cuisine into a profession, and an art form. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

alteration of colewort

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

collard

noun

col·​lard ˈkäl-ərd 

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