onion

Definition

  • n. the bulb of an onion plant
  • n. bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb
  • n. an aromatic flavorful vegetable

Word forms

Plural
onions

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I added some chopped onion to the salad for extra flavor.

  2. vt.

    She started to cry when she cut the onion for dinner.