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

Start by browning mild or hot sausage, then cook scallions and garlic in the drippings. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

The Crispy Morning puts a classic bacon, egg and cheese combination on a scallion pancake, an ingredient Hart has loved since childhood. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Finally, the confit goat, served with avocado queso, scallion ash, and Sicilian pistachios, is a great value. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

It’s breaded with panko and fried, placed atop a slice of New School American Cheese and slathered with a fragrant ginger-scallion-oil tartar sauce. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 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