onionon‧ion /ˈʌnjən/ ●●● S3 noun [countable, uncountable] 
Word Origin
a round white vegetable with a brown, red, or white skin and many layers. Onions have a strong taste and smell: 
Chop the onions finely. red onions home-made onion soup
Word OriginWORD ORIGINonion
ExamplesOrigin:
1100-1200 Old French oignon, from Latin unioEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan and saute onion and garlic until lightly browned.
- Add to the pan with the onion and garlic and a little water and cook gently.
- At Cheltenham there are leeks to marvel at ... and onions which would make any eye water.
- Bananas, tacos, onions, pecans surrounded him.
- Dry-fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- In a food mill or using short pulses in a food processor, puree parsnips and onion mixture.
- Mix the ground beef with the cooked onions and butter.
- The meat is then ready to be cooked with the sauce and any other ingredients such as onions and mushrooms.
WORD SETS► Food
Collocationsabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► chopped
· Fry the scampi briefly in a scrap of butter with a little chopped onion.· Melt the butter in a deep saucepan and add the chopped onion.· Ad a little finely chopped onion, a few black olives, fruity olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.· Double or treble the quantities, as required. 1 Sauté the chopped onions in the butter until soft and golden.· Chilli beans Fry one chopped onion and one chopped celery stick in three tablespoons of oil.· Add chopped onion and saute until golden.· Serve garnished with chopped spring onions and wedges of lime.· Melt the butter in a large saucepan and throw in the chopped onion and the whole unpeeled garlic clove.
► green· Your server tends to the cooking, adding cloves of garlic and green onions, until the meat is perfectly tender.· Serve garnished with cilantro, diced lime, and green onions.· Crush peppercorns, then combine with star anise and green onions.· Garnish with cilantro and green onions.· Maybe corn cut from the cob and fried with green onions and butter.· In a small skillet, saute garlic and green onion briefly in 3 tablespoons of oil until soft but not browned.· Stir in buttermilk, egg, green onion, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
► medium· Slice and fry 4 medium onions until soft.· If you prefer a stronger flavour of onion, grate half a medium onion into the cottage cheese or fromage frais.
► red· He must buy a head of iceberg lettuce, a red pepper, a red onion, and some parsley.· These beauties leaned against herbed couscous moistened with diced tomatoes, kalamata olives and marinated red onions, an unexpectedly successful combination.· The lobster quesadilla with a mango and red onion salsa, and cilantro crema is also choice.· Eunice said, slapping on a wheel of red onion.· In a large salad bowl, combine chicken, potatoes, green beans, red pepper, onion and dill.· Serve with fresh cucumber chutney and garnish with a dollop of yogurt seasoned with red onion and mint.
► saute· Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan and saute onion and garlic until lightly browned.· In a large saucepan, heat half of the oil and saute onion until translucent.· While parsnips are cooking, in a small skillet, saute onion and saffron in butter until soft but not browned.· Heat oil in heavy pan and saute onion until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.· In a small skillet, saute onion and apple Iin oil for 5 minutes.· Heat 1 tablespoon oil in frying pan and saute onions until clear.· Using the same pot, saute garlic, onion, carrot, and celery in remaining oil until lightly colored.
► sliced· Heat the oil in a wide shallow pan, put in the sliced onion, carrot, chopped celery and parsley stalks.· Fresh peppers, sliced onions and sherry are all part of the recipes.· Fry the sliced onions in the remaining oil until golden brown.
► small· An onion set is a small onion which can be bought at garden centres or ordered from seed catalogues.
► sweet· They are harvested in summer. Sweet onions are traditionally stored in stockings or pantyhose separated with knots.· I can taste the rich meat of venison studded with ripe apples and sweet Texas onions.
► yellow· They have more moisture, so are more perishable than yellow onions.· Add carrots and yellow onion and bring to a boil.
NOUN► mixture· Combine the lentil mixture with the onion mixture and heat through.· In a food mill or using short pulses in a food processor, puree parsnips and onion mixture.· Drain the tomato and onion mixture, then spoon into 4 individual dishes.· In a large mixing bowl, combine onion mixture with all remaining ingredients except for stock.· Add spices and cook for 1 minute. 2 Put onion mixture and remaining ingredients into a processor and whizz together.· Place onion mixture over potatoes in pan and add oysters with cup oyster liquor.· Add the rice, cooked chick peas, herbs, salt and pepper to the onion mixture.· Remove steaks from grill and serve with onion mixture spooned over top.
► pearl· Meanwhile, in another small saucepan, combine pearl onions and sugar with water to cover barely.· Peel the pearl onions, but leave the root largely intact so the onions hold together.· Add pearl onions and currants and simmer until partridge is very tender, about 30 minutes longer.
► ring· They are best used raw or cooked only briefly, and they make great onion rings.· The happy hour food menu includes hot wings, chicken quesadillas, onion rings and crab cakes, among others.· Serve garnished with the retained onion rings and the drained lemon rind.· Season with salt and serve with onion rings.· The golden, oversized onion rings are beauties.
► soup· Don't miss the onion soup.
► spring· Chop ¼ red pepper, 2 spring onions, 1 celery stalk, 2 cooked new potatoes, cucumber and 2 mushrooms.· It is carved into small squares and rolled up inside a thin wheat pancake with hoisin sauce and spring onions.· Lunch was a collation of local salami, black olives, spring onions and dark soft rye-bread.· Stir in the parsley, then spoon into a serving dish and scatter over the remaining spring onions.· Add the Quorn and spring onions and cook for a few minutes.· Plump red tomatoes, crisp green salads fresh with the bite of radish, spring onion and a trickle of salad dressing.· Trim spring onions and slice diagonally.· Place ribs in serving dish, garnished with spring onions and wedges of lemons.
VERB► add· Beat the eggs in a bowl and then add potatoes, onion, flour, salt and pepper.· Remove carcasses with a slotted spoon and add onion, carrot, celery, and fennel.· Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion, garlic and green pepper and cook until soft. 2.· Drain fat. Add oil and cook onions and garlic over low heat until onions are soft and translucent.· Add more water if mixture seems dry; dough should just hold together in large lumps. Add green onion.· Heat butter in a small pan, add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.· When hot, add onions and saute until tender.
► chop· I think she's picked up a few pointers, like how to chop an onion and how to dissolve an Oxo cube.· Place tablespoon chopped green onion, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, teaspoon sesame oil and pepper to taste in each serving bowl.· Add the chopped onion and stock cube and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the onion is tender.· Chop the broccoli. Chop the onions finely.· Add the chopped onion, tomatoes, mushrooms and tomato pur e. Season to taste.
► cook· Remove with slotted spoon, set aside. Cook onion and mushrooms gently in pan for 5 mins, stirring regularly.· Mix the ground beef with the cooked onions and butter.· Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion until soft and beginning to brown at the edges.· Add onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until onion is soft, about 10 minutes.· The meat within was garnished with herbs and cooked in a rich onion sauce.· Fluff gently with a fork, add oil or cooking liquid, onion, bell peppers, tomato, and olives.· Melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook the onion until soft and transparent. 4.· In the same skillet, cook the onion until wilted and browning, about 8 minutes.
► cut· Helen went into the kitchen and began to cut up onions.
► fry· Heat the oil in a large pan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.· Drain very dry. Fry bacon and onions together until onions are tender, about 10 minutes.· Melt butter and fry the onion and celery for five minutes without browning.· Maybe corn cut from the cob and fried with green onions and butter.· Season. Fry the onions in remaining butter until soft.· Discard whey. Fry meat and onions in butter until browned.· Gently fry onions, garlic and celery in a frying pan. 2.· Heat 1 tablespoon oil in frying pan and saute onions until clear.
► peel· It's like trying to peel an onion.· Because their learning was iterative, much like peeling an onion, we revisit some issues time and again.· Remove beans and set aside. Peel the pearl onions, but leave the root largely intact so the onions hold together.
► place· Meanwhile, place the half onion in a dry frying pan and allow the cut surface to burn.
► remove· With a slotted utensil, remove onion from pan and set aside.· Add the onions, stirring, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the onions and set aside.
► reserve· Return reserved onions and eggplant to pan along with all remaining ingredients.· Add reserved onions and walnuts with dash cinnamon and cook slowly, uncovered, adding water as needed, about 20 minutes.· Strain marinade through a fine sieve, reserving onions and marinating juices separately.· Add remaining reserved onions and simmer to heat through, about 2 minutes.
► return· Remove from the pan. Return the onions to the pan.· Brown in oil remaining in saucepan. Return onions to pan and then strain marinade liquid over rabbit.· Remove from the pan and return the celery and onion to the pan.
► serve· Season with salt and serve with onion rings.· Remove steaks from grill and serve with onion mixture spooned over top.
► slice· Add one sliced onion, a can of tomato sauce and hot water.· Let batter stand for 1 hour before using. Slice onions / 4-inch thick and separate into rings.· Shred cabbage. Slice the spring onions diagonally.· Run wheel back and forth over sliced onions.· Put it in an oven-proof dish, and in the remaining fat lightly brown some sliced onions and bacon.· Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and when it is hot, add sliced onions.· Trim and finely slice the spring onions.
► stir· Place in a medium bowl and stir in onion, cilantro, salt and lime juice.· Gradually whisk in milk. Stir in onion, bay leaf and paprika.· Stir in broth and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until onions are very tender, about 20 minutes.· Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions yield their moisture.· Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and stir in the onion.· He sat down in the kitchen to watch Susan stirring onions in a pan.
a round white vegetable with a brown, red, or white skin and many layers. Onions have a strong taste and smell: Chop the onions finely. red onions home-made onion soup