Onions
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“She’d say, ‘Oh, here comes The Double With Onions coming across the street,’” Malik said of Thayer, who taught her how to squish patties.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Onions are categorized according to the hours of daylight each variety requires to initiate bulb formation.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024
TJ’s Burrata came in third place, while Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper came in fourth and English Farmhouse Cheddar with Caramelized Onions came in fifth.
From Salon • Jan. 25, 2024
Samuels also clashed with a number of opponents on the field, including Australia legend Shane Warne, England all-rounder Ben Stokes - with whom he had a long-running battle - and seamer Graham Onions.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023
Onions made him feel cleaned up, as if the tears they drew from him took away impurities.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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