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

Pick up some scallions and TJ’s gyoza dipping sauce to accompany. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Drizzle with spicy lime dressing and scallion oil and sprinkle with peanuts and sesame seeds. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Tender lettuces are slicked with a scallion-buttermilk dressing. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026

Transfer the fish and foil onto a serving platter, top with sesame seeds and scallions (if using) and serve hot with steamed white rice and veggies. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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