: a young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged and used especially in salads
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Cook the mushrooms in bacon drippings, then combine with eggs, bacon, green onions, thyme, and cheese to fill a flaky, buttery pastry crust.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026 The classic combination of celery, bell pepper, onion, green onions, garlic and parsley are used to add flavor, texture and color to this gumbo.—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026 Try the potato pizza with fingerlings, Point Reyes blue cheese, green onion and rosemary, or the mushroom pie with shiitake, oyster and cremini.—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026 Go for plates like the Country Scramble, made with ham, cheese, green onions, tomato, and potatoes grown right in their garden.—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green onion