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Examples of green onion in a Sentence
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Also called scallions, green onions add a delicate onion flavor and vibrant green color.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024
The good news is that with the 4 cent increase in banana costs comes the decrease in raw almonds, romaine hearts, green onions and more.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Meanwhile, in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine sour cream, the 1-1/2 cups Asiago cheese, the mayonnaise, cream cheese, mushrooms, and the 1 cup green onions.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Add the stock, beer, butter and green onions and cook until the butter is melted.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Toppings like cornbread, barbecue sauce, and green onion really send this mac and cheese over the top.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
And green onions are at their lowest price in at least a decade at 99 cents.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Cook time: 45 minutes (Pascal Shirley / For The Times)
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During your visit to the farmers market this weekend, be sure to pick up plenty of parsley, dill, cilantro, green onions and leeks for this herbaceous frittata that’s more greens than egg.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The $3 sausage made with pork, green onions and lemongrass was also a hit, but the pad Thai stole the show.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1577, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Green onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20onion. Accessed 28 May. 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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