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

Capellini with lobster has a Cantonese influence, thanks to the ginger and scallion in the noodles; there’s a beef-cheek ragù inspired by Jamaican patties; and the zeppole are an ethereal cloud of dough with a crackly-crisp exterior better than anything imaginable in Little Italy. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025

The base of the casserole is made up of homemade black pepper-scallion biscuits, which are topped with a rich sausage gravy studded with bell peppers and potatoes, and infused with seafood stock and Old Bay. —Carla Hall, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025

Add scallions, celery, green olives, flat-leaf parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil. —Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025

The togarashi puffed rice and scallions added pops of heat and freshness that kept the dish balanced. —Evan Moore november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 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