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Definition of onion rings

onion rings

Plural:onion rings
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onion rings Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A popular appetizer or side dish consisting of cross-sectional rings of onion that are dipped in batter or coated in breadcrumbs, then deep-fried until crispy.

Example

"We ordered a couple of burgers and shared a large basket of crispy onion rings."

• Nearby Words

onigiri
onion
onion powder
onion rings
onon
ontake
opacification

Word Origin & Etymology

A culinary dish that gained widespread popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, though recipes for batter-fried onions appeared in British and American cookbooks as early as the 19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Onion rings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/onion rings
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