Definition and meaning of English word "onion"
onion
/ˈʌnjən/
Meaning
NounA monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.
How to use
The term 'onion' is commonly used in cooking and recipes. A learner might mistakenly use 'onion' as a countable noun, saying 'I need to buy an onion' when they mean to say they need to buy onions in general. Note that 'onion' can be used as a countable noun, but it often refers to a specific type or quantity of onions.
🇬🇧 English
onion
Example
I eat onion
Onion is sweet
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Common phrases
- onion soup— a type of soup
- caramelized onions— onions cooked until sweet
- onion rings— a type of fried onion snack
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What does the English word "onion" mean?▼
The English word "onion" means "onion" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "I eat onion" (which translates as "onion").
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