green onion

noun

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

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This grain salad, a nostalgic concoction inspired by my recent ladies’ trip to Mexico, is packed with crunchy jicama, green onion, corn and bell pepper, with luscious nuggets of mango and tomato adding the right amount of sweetness to cut the tangy lime dressing. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 June 2025 Add green portion of green onions and bacon mixture, and cook, stirring frequently and using the edge of the spatula to break eggs into small pieces, until vegetables and eggs are heated through, and mixture is well combined, about 2 minutes. 4. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 June 2025 From a space-saving standpoint, green onions work very well. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 An entire pig is filled with a mix of yellow peas, white rice, onions, and garlic and seasoned with a blend of spices, such as cumin, green onions, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 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 18 Jun. 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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