kale
20 synonyms for kale, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A leafy green vegetable related to cabbage, with curly or ruffled leaves that don't form a tight head.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use kale
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
kale salad
a bunch of kale
stack some kale
The "money" sense is informal slang, not used in formal writing.
Etymology
From Old English cāl, ultimately from Latin caulis ("stalk, cabbage") — the same root that gives us "cauliflower" and "cole" (as in coleslaw).
Full origin of kale →Frequently asked questions
What does “kale” mean?
The word “kale” means a leafy green vegetable related to cabbage, with curly or ruffled leaves that don't form a tight head. In plain terms, usually the leafy green vegetable; occasionally slang for money.
How do you pronounce “kale”?
“Kale” is pronounced kayl (/keɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “kale” in a sentence?
Here is “kale” used in a sentence: “She tossed some kale into her morning smoothie.”
What part of speech is “kale”?
“Kale” is a noun.
Where does the word “kale” come from?
The word “kale” comes from Latin. From Old English cāl, ultimately from Latin caulis ("stalk, cabbage") — the same root that gives us "cauliflower" and "cole" (as in coleslaw).
Is “kale” a common word?
“Kale” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kale” have?
“Kale” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a leafy green vegetable related to cabbage, with curly or ruffled leaves that don't form a tight head.
