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

Transfer the bones to a medium pot and add the mirin, soy sauce, sake, brown sugar, black pepper, scallion greens, garlic, ginger, and 1 cup of water. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026

Top with the soup and scallions. —Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026

Add white parts of the scallions, garlic, ginger and garlic chili oil to skillet; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026

Stir in the scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and sauté until the scallions are wilted and start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 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