: 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