green onion

noun

: a young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged and used especially in salads

Examples of green onion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The knife made surprisingly quick work of all our veggies, including the dense sweet potato and delicate green onions. Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024 When the potatoes are almost browned, add the reserved white parts of the green onions along with the bacon, stir gently to combine, and remove from the heat. Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024 Seafood Gumbo At Porgy’s Seafood Market in New Orleans, a complex and flavorful dark roux is simmered with shrimp, crab meat, okra, and housemade tasso, then served with rice and green onion. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and top with butter and green onions, chives or parsley. Questions or comments? Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for green onion 

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Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green onion was in 1577

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“Green onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20onion. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

green onion

noun
: a young onion that is pulled from the ground before the bulb has become large

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