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onion

Pronunciation: [ˈʌn.jən]

Word

Learn how to use onion in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a round vegetable that has a strong smell and taste. Onions can be white, yellow, or red, and they are often used in cooking to add flavor.

Example

I chopped an onion to put in the salad, and it made it taste delicious.

Example

I don’t like the taste of raw onion, so I left it out of my sandwich.

Example

Can you tell me how to chop an onion without crying?

Context: “botany”

(noun) a type of plant that grows underground and has a bulb that can be eaten. Onions belong to the lily family and are known for their layers.

Example

The onion in the garden started to sprout green leaves.

Example

The onion bulbs didn’t grow well because they were planted too deep.

Example

What part of the onion plant do we eat?

How to pronounce onion

Pronunciation: [ˈʌn.jən]

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