scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən How to pronounce scallion (audio)
1
2
: leek
3
: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb
also : green onion

Examples of scallion in a Sentence

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Garlic and Bread Soup Inspired by Spanish sopa de ajo (garlic soup), this pantry-friendly dish includes scallions in addition to garlic in a broth flavored with sweet and smoked paprikas. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 Wrap the scallion bunch in damp paper towels and place this in an airtight plastic bag. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025 Stir in the scallions and parsley and season with salt and pepper. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2025 Ingredient details: Wheat noodles stir-fried with bacon, pork belly, kimchi, and onions in Soy Garlic and Spicy sauce, topped with a fried egg and scallions. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scallion

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of scallion was in the 14th century

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“Scallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scallion. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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scallion

noun
scal·​lion ˈskal-yən How to pronounce scallion (audio)

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