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 fish and foil onto a serving platter, top with sesame seeds and scallions (if using) and serve hot with steamed white rice and veggies. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Here, ground beef gets deeply savory with sake, mirin, soy sauce, and scallions. — Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

That is then mixed with mayonnaise and other vegetables and seasonings, such as celery, pepper, or scallions. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026

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