green onion
Americannoun
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
Toss the cucumbers in the dressing and let sit for 30 minutes and garnish with chopped green onion and red pickled chili pepper rings.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 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
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
The first five nights I made my favorite dinner: ramen noodles with fish cakes and green onion.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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