green onion

noun

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

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Dreamed up at Neiman Marcus in the 1950s, this retro classic blends creamy cheese, bacon, and green onions, then sneaks in almonds for a little surprise crunch. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025 Add your favorite toppings like bacon, green onions, and lots of cheese. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025 The voluntary recall, announced by Western United Fish Company on September 20, was prompted after Listeria monocytogenes contamination was detected in green onions used in the product, with federal officials urging consumers not to consume the affected tuna. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 Other options for vegetables include bean sprouts, green onion and shredded cabbage and carrots. Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025 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 12 Nov. 2025.

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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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