onion rings
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of onion rings
First recorded in 1950–55
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The Times surveyed renowned chefs and found that beyond some red-white-and-blue-frosted desserts, and foodstuff arranged to suggest the Olympic rings — fruit, antipasti, onion rings — most weren’t bothering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
During filming, Gandolfini hungrily eyed the onion rings on the table before him — but was not allowed to eat them until multiple takes had been completed.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Tony Soprano puts a quarter into the jukebox to play “Don’t Stop Believin’” and orders onion rings for the table.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
"My boyfriend is going to hate me for saying this, but it's onion rings," she says.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2023
She ordered a cheeseburger, onion rings and a cherry Coke.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
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