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

Stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, scallions, 1/2 cup of the bacon, and 1/4 cup of the glaze until smooth and well blended. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025

One thing HelloFresh taught me that surprised me was how much small garnishes like lemon, scallions, and parsley can make a difference. —Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025

There are no plastic bags or even rubber bands to keep carrots and scallions in bunches. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025

The high-country poutine is a snacky indulgence—cheese curds and fries in pork belly gravy sprinkled with scallions. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 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