spring onion

noun

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Salmon with ponzu sauce, mango, fava beans, avocado, sesame seeds, chilli mayo, spring onion and white rice is the fuel for the afternoon. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Nose further, and the smoke is gradually overtaken by citrus oil and the smallest hint of spring onion. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026 Finish with sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds and spring onion. Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026 Place the beetroot in a bowl, add the spring onions and olives and combine well. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring onion

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spring onion was in 1758

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“Spring onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20onion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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