onion

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Onion Definition & Meaning

1. A round vegetable with layers of papery skin and a strong, pungent flavor.

Example: I chopped up an onion to add to the soup for extra flavor.

2. A plant of the lily family that has a bulbous root and is widely cultivated for its edible bulb.

Example: The farmer harvested a large crop of onions from his field.

3. Something with layers or multiple levels, like the layers of an onion.

Example: The mystery had many layers, like an onion, and it took a while to unravel.

4. A metaphor for something that causes tears or emotional pain, like peeling an onion.

Example: The movie's tragic ending was like peeling an onion, making everyone in the theater cry.

5. A slang term for a person who is considered to be untrustworthy or deceptive.

Example: I wouldn't trust him, he's a real onion.

Examples of the word onion used in sentences.

  • The onion made me cry when I peeled it.
  • My mother was cutting an onion for the salad.
  • I don't like the taste of onion in my food.
  • I can smell the onion from the kitchen.
  • Can you buy an onion for me to make soup?
  • My eyes always water when I chop onions, it's so irritating!
  • Onion rings are my guilty pleasure when it comes to fast food.
  • I love to add onion to my homemade soup for an extra burst of flavor.
  • I can't eat anything with raw onion in it, it gives me bad breath.
  • The recipe calls for one finely chopped onion, do you have one on hand?
  • A classic French onion soup is my go-to meal on a cold winter's day.
  • I regret putting too many onions in the salad; it's too overpowering.
  • I always chop up onions when preparing my spaghetti sauce.
  • Adding caramelized onions to my burger makes it even more delicious.
  • The smell of onions cooking always makes me nostalgic for my grandmother's kitchen.
  • As an avid gardener, I always make sure to plant a variety of onions in my vegetable patch.
  • The tears streaming down my face were a clear indication that I had just cut into a strong onion.
  • The chef's specialty dish included a caramelized onion tart with a flaky crust.
  • Despite the pungent smell of the onion, it's a nutritious and tasty addition to a salad.
  • While cooking the curry, make sure to finely chop the onion to release its flavor.
  • Despite its strong aroma, the caramelized onion added a delightful sweetness to the dish.
  • After chopping the onion, her eyes welled up with tears from the pungent fumes.
  • The chef emphasized the importance of properly sautéing the onion before adding the other ingredients.
  • She always used fresh onion in her homemade salsa for an authentic flavor.
  • The restaurant's signature burger was topped with crispy fried onion rings for an added crunch.
  • The gardener plucked the green shoots from the onion bulbs as soon as they appeared, encouraging the onion to divert more energy into developing its flavorful root.
  • Despite the pungent aroma of raw onion, the caramelized sweetness makes it a perfect addition to any dish.
  • A single bite of the spicy curry, overloaded with onions and chili peppers, sent a wave of heat through my entire body.
  • The onion rings served at the new burger joint were disappointingly limp, lacking the crispness one expects from such a classic snack.
  • The chef recommended dicing the onion finely to give the sauce a smoother texture, which would better complement the steak's texture.
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