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onion rings

American  

plural noun

Cooking.
  1. rings of sliced onion, dipped in batter and deep-fried.


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

“Every lunch is your official favorite,” I say, grabbing one of his onion rings.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

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