green onion

noun

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

Examples of green onion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Past culprits have included fresh herbs, raspberries, green onions, and snow peas. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Exercise general caution with fresh, ready-to-eat produce commonly associated with cyclospora, including romaine lettuce, raspberries, basil, cilantro and green onions. — Joseph Hernandez august 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

The dirty vegan takes a different kick, with kale noodles in a savory, creamy vegan broth topped with corn, steamed tofu, rolled tofu skin, sliced green onions and seasonal vegetables. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 26 July 2026

Garnish with sliced green onions and another sprinkle of Creole seasoning. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for green onion

• trunnion

Kids Definition

green onion

noun

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