green onion

American  

noun

green onions plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• green onions
  plural

Etymology

Origin of green onion

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024

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

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2023

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

Turns out that green onion, mint and oregano add something special to a hamburger, in small amounts, while additional black pepper does its smart part.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023

The first five nights I made my favorite dinner: ramen noodles with fish cakes and green onion.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata