How to Use onion in a Sentence

onion

noun

• The recipe calls for chopped onion.
• The recipe calls for chopped onions.
• He is growing onions in the garden this year.
• Roughly chop the onion and habanero, then add to the bowl.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
• The oils from the onion can discourage food from clinging to the grate.
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
• Spicy red hot topped with sauce and onions and served on a fresh bun.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2023
• When the hominy has cooked for 1 hour, add the meats, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and cumin.
  — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
• Don’t sauté the carrots, just arrange them over the meat and onions.
  — Devorah Lev-Tov, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
• Add green peppers onions, and cheese to the hashbrowns.
  — Shauna Stuart | [e-mail], al, 24 July 2023
• In a small bowl, mix potatoes, onions, salt and egg white.
  — Dana Bowen / Photography By Landon Speers For The Wall Street Journal , WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
• Meanwhile, to a large skillet, add the oil, onion, and salt and turn the heat to medium.
  — Leah Koenig, Saveur, 20 Sep. 2023
• Then, top the onions with the lemongrass, ginger and garlic.
  — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
• Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
• Slice onion or, if using leeks, rinse well of any grit and sand, and slice.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
• Once the ground beef is cooked to medium-rare, add the sauteed onions and meat mixture.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2024
• Garlic and onion are added for a depth of flavor, and a Parmesan béchamel sauce takes the place of the cream.
  — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
• In the foreground of the painting, De Witte saw two heads of garlic, not onions.
  — Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
• The eggs are pure lushness but not heavy, leavened by the chives, the sweetness of the onions and just a trace of heat from the mayo.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2023
• White onion: Cooks up sweet and tender for scooping over the meat.
  — Pati Jinich, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
• Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, wild rice blend and stock.
  — Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
• Serve with the onions, cilantro, lime wedges and tortillas, rice or burger buns.
  — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
• Add the peppers, onions and garlic to the tomatoes and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more.
  — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
• When the onions begin sticking to the bottom of the pot, raise the heat to medium-high, pour in the stock, and bring to a simmer.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
• Add the onions, garlic (to taste) and the flour; toss and stir until the meat is evenly coated.
  — Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Return the chicken and onions to the pan with any juices from the bowl, setting the chicken skin side up.
  — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
• Getting his hands on an onion or a head of garlic was hard.
  — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2023
• Stick the onions on a couple of skewers, the squash on some more skewers, and cook those alongside the meat.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
• Griddled onions — possibly a nod to the onions on bialys — complete the style.
  — J. J. Goode, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
• These fries are a decadent mix of all-time favorites: cheese, fry sauce, caramelized onions, and more.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2023
• This tiny little place has great burgers (and) onion chips.
  — Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024