Onion

/ˈʌni‍ən/

/ˈənjən/

Onion

a round yellow, white, or red vegetable with many layers and a smell and taste that is strong

the bulb of an onion plant

bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb

Examples

1. The children enjoyed onion rings as a crispy side dish.

2. The onions are frying in the heated oil.

3. When it comes to the new tax reform, the new accountant really knows her onions.

4. They mixed Welsh onion with cream cheese for a tasty spread on their morning bagels.