1. a type of leafy green vegetable with large, dark green leaves, related to cabbage and kale
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• My grandmother always cooked collards with ham hocks for Sunday dinner.
• The farmer’s market had fresh collards and other leafy greens.
• Collards are packed with vitamins and minerals.
• She sautéed the collards with garlic and olive oil.
• Traditional Southern cuisine often features collards as a side dish.
• The collards in our garden grew well in the cool weather.