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

Sweat ginger, garlic, scallions in sesame oil, then whisk in all other ingredients off the heat. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025

Here, the base is a warm, creamy dip made with cream and Cheddar cheeses and given a flavor boost from Worcestershire, Dijon, cayenne pepper, and scallions. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 10 June 2025

As chef Bill Jeong’s crispy jeon approaches the table, the generous shavings of bonito dance and flutter atop the savory seafood pancake that’s shot through with strands of scallions and coated with aioli. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025

Some of those with a garlic allergy also have an allergy to other allium species (onion, leek, shallot, scallion, chives), so take care when introducing garlic. —Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025

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