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

Cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, and jalapeño peppers deliver freshness and crunch, set off by the tender juiciness of a chicken patty seasoned with seasame oil, fresh ginger, fish sauce, and pepper. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

Spiced Rice And Fish With Minty Peas Loads of fresh mint, scallions and peas define this refreshing rice preparation as a springtime dish. —Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026

Transfer to the oven and broil until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes, rotating the pan once. Remove the pan from the oven and scatter the avocado, tomatoes, green scallions and cilantro evenly over the top. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 5 May 2026

They’re wrapped in rice paper (not seaweed) and come with ginger-scallion noodles (not rice), but what’s in a name? —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 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