green onion

noun

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

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Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and green onions. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026 Serve them with ranch dressing sprinkled with black pepper and green onion to pack every bite with even more flavor. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026 Season to taste with salt and pepper, top with lemon slices, basil and/or green onions (if using) and serve. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026 Garnish with green onions and serve immediately. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

green onion

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

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