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

Place 3 avocados, halved, pits removed, cut side up, 2 plum tomatoes, halved through stem ends, cut side up, 1 bunch scallions, and 1 jalapeño on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. —Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026

One key technique for boosting flavor is to crush fresh scallions together with the bulgur, allowing the scallion juices to seep into the grains and infuse them with a savory aroma. —Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026

Patrons can slather those with plain, veggie, scallion or a special brown sugar raspberry cream cheese. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 26 May 2026

Simple and delicious, this raw corn salad comes together quickly, is packed with colorful tomatoes, basil, and scallion and tossed in a lime juice-olive oil dressing, and can be made up to a day ahead. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 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