scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

1

: shallot

2

: leek

3

: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb

also : green onion

Examples of scallion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Top with kimchi and scallions, if using. —Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026

For example, should a red onion be stored differently than a bunch of scallions? —Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 June 2026

Making scallion oil actually gives you two rewards for the price of one. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026

Made by simply pureeing sauce ingredients together in a blender—peanuts, cilantro, scallions, rice vinegar, and miso—then tossing with springy noodles, this quick side can be enjoyed either at room temp or chilled. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English scaloun, from Anglo-French scalun, escaloin, from Vulgar Latin *escalonia, from Latin ascalonia (caepa) onion of Ascalon, from feminine of ascalonius of Ascalon, from Ascalon-, Ascalo Ascalon, seaport in ancient Palestine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for scallion

• stallion
• battalion
• italian
• medallion

Kids Definition

scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

: green onion