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green onion

American  

noun

  1. a young onion with a slender green stalk and a small bulb, used as a table vegetable, usually raw, especially in salads; scallion.


Etymology

Origin of green onion

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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“We are continuing to work with our green onion supplier to determine the root cause.”

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

This recipe from Italy Magazine specifically calls for leek, green onion, kale, brussel sprouts and portobello mushrooms.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024

Serve the spaghetti topped with the green onion and sesame seeds. — from “Tenderheart”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

But thousands of people still gathered on Main Street to watch martial arts demonstrations and lion dancers, to eat Korean bulgogi and green onion pancakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 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