plural onions
1
: a widely cultivated Asian herbaceous plant (Allium cepa) of the amaryllis family that has a pungent edible bulb and that is closely related to the garlic, chive, and leek
also
: its bulb
2
: any of various usually ornamental alliums (such as Allium amplectens or A. caeruleum) related to the onion
Examples of onion in a Sentence
The recipe calls for chopped onions.
He is growing onions in the garden this year.
The recipe calls for chopped onion.
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Bulbing onions are usually too demanding for indoor gardens, but green onions are just the right size for indoor growing.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
One of my go-to meals is a tofu stir-fry with peppers and onions served over brown rice.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Sweet carrots and onions soften into the broth, while pepperoncini add a bright, tangy kick that lifts the hearty flavors.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
One of my go-to meals is a tofu stir-fry with peppers and onions served over brown rice.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Sweet carrots and onions soften into the broth, while pepperoncini add a bright, tangy kick that lifts the hearty flavors.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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onion
noun
on·ion
ˈən-yən 
: a widely grown Asian herb related to the lilies and having edible bulbs that have a sharp odor and taste and are used as a vegetable and to season foods
also
: its bulb
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