scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

1

: shallot

2

: leek

3

: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb

also : green onion

Examples of scallion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Garlic powder, scallions, Dijon mustard, and buttermilk in the dough combine to create a ranch dressing-like flavor that rounds out the richness of the biscuit. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025

Secchi blends a mixture of yellow onion, shallot, scallion, and celery with enough olive oil to almost resemble a dressing. —Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025

Add the pork, beef, scallions, cabbage, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, egg, and pinches of gochugaru and salt and mix to evenly combine. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025

Divide the thyme, tarragon, scallions, garlic and onion into the same two bowls as the ginger. —Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English scaloun, from Anglo-French scalun, escaloin, from Vulgar Latin *escalonia, from Latin ascalonia (caepa) onion of Ascalon, from feminine of ascalonius of Ascalon, from Ascalon-, Ascalo Ascalon, seaport in ancient Palestine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for scallion

• stallion
• battalion
• italian
• medallion

Kids Definition

scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

: green onion