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

Top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; garnish with additional scallions. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025

The mixture is then ladled over rice noodles and garnished with scallions. —Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025

After grilling and carefully opening the steaming foil packets, squeeze lemon juice on top and garnish with parsley and scallion greens. —Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, stir together brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, scallions, vinegar, ginger, crushed red pepper (if using), and garlic in a small saucepan over medium. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 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