green onion

noun

: a young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged and used especially in salads

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Kirby's favorite is the White Cheddar Cheese Ring, a savory appetizer filled with bacon and green onions and served with preserves in the center. Christina Daves, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 In a large bowl combine cooled pasta, bacon, kielbasa, corn, tomatoes, cheese, green onion, jalapeño and cilantro. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 At Minnow in Phoenix, an Arcadia neighborhood favorite consisting of spicy salmon, nopales and asparagus topped with fresh salmon, green onion and furikake. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Personal food was placed on top of the green onions in the refrigerator. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for green onion

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green onion was in 1577

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“Green onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20onion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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green onion

noun
: a young onion that is pulled from the ground before the bulb has become large

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