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 Add the asparagus and green onions to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the asparagus is still bright green. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 In a large food processor add garlic cloves and green onions. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024 Set up a toppings bar with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions for the family to top their warm bowls of chili. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023 Then puree garlic, green onion and shrimp in a food processor. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024 The cheese sauce gets a kick from roasted poblano peppers and toppings are simply kept to black beans, green onions and pickles onions in this version from the D.C. taqueria and beer garden El Rey. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024 Salt to taste Garnish: sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions (any or all) Instructions Film the bottom of a pot with olive oil. Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 5 Jan. 2024 The green onions were confined to the middle, engulfed in fluffy bread that sprang back with the poke of a finger. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024 As for the pho, each choice comes with bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos and lime on the side, plus green onions, yellow onions and cilantro garnish. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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