5 letter words ending in HARD

Chard 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A variety of beet with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetable.
2. The leaves of the chard plant used as a vegetable.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /tʃɑrd/
• UK: /tʃɑːd/

4. Origin and Usage

Chard is a leafy vegetable that is a member of the beet family. It is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Chard is commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine and is often sautéed or steamed. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

5. Synonyms

• Swiss chard
• Leaf beet

6. Related Words

• Beard
• Chart
• Guard
• Hoard
• Shard

7. Example Sentences

• The recipe calls for a bunch of chard.
• She cooked the chard with garlic and olive oil.
• He added some chopped chard to the soup.

Shard

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A broken piece of a brittle object, especially one that is sharp or pointed.

Pronunciation: US: /ʃɑrd/; UK: /ʃɑːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "shard" originated from Old English "sceard," which means "a fragment, a piece." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a broken piece of a brittle object, especially one that is sharp or pointed.

Synonyms: Fragment, piece, sliver, chip, splinter.

Related Words: Break, crack, slice, chink, flake.

Example Sentences:

• He stepped on a shard of glass and cut his foot.
• She found a shard of pottery in the dirt.
• The vase was shattered into shards when it fell off the table.
• The archaeologist carefully pieced together the shards of the ancient vase.
• The storm left a shard of wood in the yard.