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

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, shallots, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. —Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025

Instead of shallot, try red onion. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025

To assemble the salad, toss together potatoes, peas, trout, parsley, dill, mint, shallot, and olive oil in a large bowl. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025

Seasoned with Adalina Prime’s house salt blend, cooked on a broiler at 800°F, and then brushed with beef tallow that were infused with gluten-free miso, yondu, vegan Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, shallots, and garlic, this may become the restaurant’s signature dish. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

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