green onion

noun

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

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Filled with chicken, cilantro, green onions, cabbage, soy sauce, and garlic, they can be cooked in the microwave, steamed, or pan-fried. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025 Care Instructions Light is the most important factor for indoor success; green onions need bright conditions to grow strong, flavorful shoots. Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025 Most recipes also call for tofu, green onions, and seaweed. Carrie Madormo, Health, 29 Dec. 2025 Add the green onion and celery and saute for 5 minutes until softened. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 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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