shallot

noun

shal·​lot shə-ˈlät  ˈsha-lət 

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

: green onion

Examples of shallot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fox include kohlrabi, radish, creme fraiche and shallot. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 June 2026

Divide the steak and shallots among the sandwich rolls and finish with cilantro sprigs. — ABC News, 15 June 2026

Add the chile slices, half of the sliced shallot (save the rest for serving), the fish sauce and a pinch each salt and sugar. — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

Cucumbers and melon soak up a tangy lime-lemon-shallot vinaigrette and are topped with feta cheese. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

modification of French échalote, from Middle French eschalotte, alteration of eschaloigne, from Vulgar Latin *escalonia — more at scallion

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shallot

• alate
• ballot
• fallot
• mallet
• palate
• palette
• pallet