scallion
noun
any onion that does not form a large bulb; green onion.
scallions
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pluralof scallion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She didn’t get the noodles, scallions or soy sauce for “cold sesame noodles.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
In the past, foods including bagged salad mixes, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, raspberries, snow peas and scallions have been linked to cyclosporiasis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Last week, for instance, I took stock of a few stragglers: sweet potato coins, carrots, frozen onions, scallions, a handful of spinach, half a can of coconut milk, chicken thighs.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
Fold in dill, chives and scallions — not as garnish, but as punctuation.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
I like the smell of it: ginger, scallions, and a red chili sauce that tickles my nose the minute I open the jar.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
