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 such as spinach, kale, beet and turnip tops, chard and collards top the list of longevity foods. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Sturdier greens like kale and Swiss chard can be blanched for an additional layer of protection. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 July 2026

Think colorful produce like carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, kale, broccoli, and bell peppers. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

Use celery in cold salads, such as pasta, kale, or chicken salads. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026

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