green onion

noun

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

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Add cucumber, julienne carrots, green onions and lemon zest to a bowl. Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Combine the sesame oil, vinegar, sambal oelek, fish sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger in a medium mixing bowl. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 But garlic scapes aren't green onions, green garlic, or ramps. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026 Add cucumber, julienne carrots, green onions and lemon zest to a bowl. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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