green onion
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of green onion
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Spoon into warm tortillas and top with cilantro, green onion and another shake of smoked paprika.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
“We are continuing to work with our green onion supplier to determine the root cause.”
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025
Brown sausage in skillet and in the last few minutes add chopped mushrooms, celery and green onion, cook until vegetables are soft.
From Salon • Oct. 19, 2023
The chicken tortilla had a rich, spiced broth and came with a small container filled with tortilla chips, avocado, diced tomato, shredded cheese and green onion for topping.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023
Pattie makes soup that is cloudy white with curly pieces of green onion floating on top.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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