spring onion

noun

Examples of spring onion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Onions: Swap the spring onions with shallots, leeks or red onions for a contrasting pop of color. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024 Dice the carrot into small cubes, finely chop the shallot, slice the spring onions into rounds, slice the baby corn and tenderstem broccoli into small chunks, then dice the red pepper into small cubes. The Week Uk, theweek, 17 Mar. 2024 To serve, ladle the chili into bowls and finish with toppings like fresh cilantro, spring onions and cheese with tortillas and lime wedges on the side. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024 Add spring onions, asparagus, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for spring onion 

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Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spring onion was in 1758

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“Spring onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20onion. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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