Onion
Onion (noun) means an informal term for someone from Bermuda, referencing the island's once-famous onion crop. Example: “Locals proudly call themselves Onions, a nod to Bermuda's onion-farming history.”
How to use Onion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for a person from Bermuda, not the vegetable itself.
This sense only applies as a demonym for Bermudians — the everyday vegetable meaning of "onion" isn't covered here.
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Onions plural
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Locals proudly call themselves _____, a nod to Bermuda's onion-farming history.
Etymology
From the large quantities of onions historically grown and exported from Bermuda.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Onion” mean?
The word “Onion” means an informal term for someone from Bermuda, referencing the island's once-famous onion crop. In plain terms, a nickname for a person from Bermuda, not the vegetable itself.
How do you use “Onion” in a sentence?
Here is “Onion” used in a sentence: “Locals proudly call themselves Onions, a nod to Bermuda's onion-farming history.”
What part of speech is “Onion”?
“Onion” is a noun.
Is “Onion” a common word?
“Onion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
Why are people from Bermuda called Onions?
'Onion' is an informal nickname for a Bermudian, referring to the island's once-famous onion crop. Bermuda was well known for growing and exporting onions, and the label came to stand for its people.
What do you call someone from Bermuda?
A person from Bermuda is formally called a Bermudian. Informally they may be called an 'Onion,' a nickname that references the island's once-famous onion crop.
Is 'Onion' a Bermudian nickname or an insult?
As applied to Bermudians, 'Onion' is an informal and affectionate nickname rather than an insult, stemming from the island's once-famous onion crop. It is often used with local pride.
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