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.

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Etymology

Origin of green onion

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped green onion, and dill pickle.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2025

In a double boiler, melt butter along with finely chopped white parts of green onion and shallot, if using.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 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

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

She dressed the dish with some green onion and herbs and then slapped the man's back.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat