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

Lemon juice and zest are simmered with chicken broth to make a simple pan sauce, finished with fresh scallions. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

For mains, guests were given the option of beef tenderloin with beans, sesame, and house-made Sriracha or a separate protein with summer peas and a ginger scallion sauce. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Finish it with a sprinkle of fresh chives, scallion, or red onion. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026

The burger is paired with Roshambo’s disco tots (topped with pimento Mornay, bacon and scallions). — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 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