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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
In total, 1,271 cases of green onions were recalled. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 Add fried tofu, celery, ginger, chile, green onion, soy sauce, crunchy garlic and sesame oil to pan. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025 The perfect addition to homemade salsas, salads, and other dishes, green onions are ready to harvest about 60-90 days after planting and multiple onion plants can be grown together in a single pot. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 Cool slightly, then add toppings like cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, green onions and red bell pepper if desired. Peter Burke, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for green onion 

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green onion was in 1577

Dictionary Entries Near green onion

Cite this Entry

“Green onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20onion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

green onion

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

More from Merriam-Webster on green onion

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!