green onion

noun

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

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Fatty tuna collapses on the tongue, with salty pops of caviar and green onion. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The blade of the knife rolls forward and backward, loops of green onion gathering in a pyramid beside my father’s wrist. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Brushed with seasoned butter and topped with bacon ranch, green onion, and candied jalapeños. — Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Store the excess in the refrigerator to keep the green onions fresh for longer. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green onion

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 21 Oct. 2026.

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green onion

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

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