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

Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate kindly offered me a bite of her toothsome barbacoa entree, wrapped in a collard leaf and served with mayocoba (a creamy, yellow-green canary bean) and a red and green salsa duo. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026

Three green veggies—collard greens, asparagus, and peas—give this pasta a superfood boost. —Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026

Leafy Green Vegetable Stems True, the stems of sturdy leafy greens including Swiss chard, collard, kale, and mustard greens aren’t always pleasant to eat in salads or sautés. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026

Leafy greens—collards, kale, mustard greens—that are simmered low and slow take on a satisfying complexity with a rind in the pot. —Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 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