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

Thinly slice remaining 1 scallion on a diagonal; set aside for serving. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026

Spread beet hummus over one wrap and top with the cucumber, oil and lemon juice, egg, chickpeas, feta, microgreens and scallion. —Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026

Add the scallion whites and light greens, and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, 15 to 30 seconds. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

Homemade dashi meets tofu, seaweed, and scallions in this foundational Japanese dish. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 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