green onion

noun

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

Examples of green onion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The blade of the knife rolls forward and backward, loops of green onion gathering in a pyramid beside my father’s wrist. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Brushed with seasoned butter and topped with bacon ranch, green onion, and candied jalapeños. — Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Store the excess in the refrigerator to keep the green onions fresh for longer. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026

Delish recommends a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Casserole plus a savory oatmeal built with bacon, baby bella mushrooms, red bell pepper, oats, cheddar, green onions and eggs. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for green onion

• trunnion

Kids Definition

green onion

noun

: a young onion that is pulled from the ground before the bulb has become large