onion
noun
on·ion
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Definition of onion
1
: a widely cultivated Asian herb (Allium cepa) of the lily family with pungent edible bulbs
also
: its bulb
2
: any of various plants of the same genus as the onion
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Other Words from onion
oniony
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of onion in a Sentence
The recipe calls for chopped onions.
He is growing onions in the garden this year.
The recipe calls for chopped onion.
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Shredding onion was dicey for little hands, but chopping potatoes, cooking lentils and sautéing spinach were fun tasks. — Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, "Taste Off: The best cooking kits for kids," 26 Aug. 2019 While wine is reducing, caramelize onions in medium saute pan. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "These Juicy Burger Recipes Put New Spins On A Classic Dish," 23 Aug. 2019 There are lentils and black beans, as well as cooked veggie options to consider — peppers/onions or a squash medley. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Got the Mexi-Med munchies? It’s fusion first at I-Drive’s Mexican Camel | Review," 22 Aug. 2019 These onions, which are a cinch to make, are a tangy staple in my house. — Melissa Clark, New York Times, "Is This the Pie of the Summer?," 9 Aug. 2019 The roast beef is buttery, the sauce is drippy, the buns are chewy, and the fried onions are crispy. — Robin Miller, azcentral, "Healthy summer dinners you can make without turning on the oven," 31 July 2019 Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms or potatoes may already be in your repertoire. — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, "Claire’s tip of the week: Grill vegetables for flavor, texture," 19 July 2019 The onions and turnip-radishes Nicholas Nickleby’s wife loved are the exact same vegetables that grow today. — Terena Bell, BostonGlobe.com, "When it’s OK to allow literature to influence dining," 17 June 2019 Kale, onions and collard greens were readily available, but not much else. — Gregory Tejeda, Post-Tribune, "Gary, East Chicago to benefit from series of mobile markets," 14 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'onion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for onion
onion
noun
English Language Learners Definition of onion
: a round vegetable that is usually white, yellow, or red and has a strong smell and taste
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onion
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on·ion
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Kids Definition of onion
: the roundish edible bulb of a plant related to the lily that has a sharp odor and taste and is used as a vegetable and to season foods
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