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

The cooked spinach, shallots, and garlic are added to a casserole dish alongside milk, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper jack cheese, which adds a nice kick. —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025

To make them, Espiricueta renders leftover brisket fat in the oven overnight, strains the liquid, steeps it with shallots, garlic, and herbs, and molds the mixture into votives. —Patricia Kaowthumrong, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025

Cook, stirring often, until the shallots begin to shrivel, crisp and turn golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025

Sautee the potato, onions or shallots, and zucchini together until cooked, approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. —CBS News, 22 Nov. 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