plural shallots
1
: a perennial onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in cooking
also
: its bulb
2
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Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Add honeydew, cucumber, romaine, shallot, and dill to dressing; toss gently to coat.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
When the butter is foamy, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Feta, tomatoes, sliced shallot, crunchy bacon, and strawberries top the salad while the red berries are also used in the vinaigrette.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Add honeydew, cucumber, romaine, shallot, and dill to dressing; toss gently to coat.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
When the butter is foamy, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Feta, tomatoes, sliced shallot, crunchy bacon, and strawberries top the salad while the red berries are also used in the vinaigrette.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shallot
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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