green onion

noun

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

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Plant kale alongside green onions and other alliums, such as chives and leeks, to repel common pests like cabbage loopers and aphids. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026 Personal food was placed on top of the green onions in the refrigerator. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 These crowd-pleasing apps—loaded with peppers, green onion, and flavorful seasoning—assemble in a hurry. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026 It's flavored with bold Mexican flavors, like juicy tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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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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