green onion

noun

Definition of green onion

: 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 classic Chinese green onion pancake is already great, but this riff offers extra texture from the crunchy bits of sweet-salty sausage, plus some freshness from the cilantro. — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2021 In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, bell pepper, green onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce. — Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2021 Serve fillets with rice, and garnish with green onion, jalapeño, and herbs. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Sep. 2021 To serve, garnish with sliced green onion and lime wedges. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2021 Sunflower seeds, pineapples, sunflower seeds and elderflowers are nicely undergirded by green onion freshness. — Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021 The soup is stocked with pork belly, bamboo shoots, leafy greens, naruto fishcakes and green onion. — Teri Webster, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2021 What’s included: Savoy and green cabbage, carrot, celery, wonton strips, sliced almonds, green onion & cilantro. — cleveland, 22 July 2021 Add basil, green onion, salt, black pepper and stir to combine. — SELF, 5 Aug. 2021

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