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

Spooned into warm tortillas and topped with cilantro, green onion and another shake of paprika, these lentils feel far more luxurious than their ingredient list would suggest.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

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

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

She hated fish with bones, and there was no way she was eating jalapeño and green onion hushpuppies.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson