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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Add shallot and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Add the shallots and garlic and stir and cook just until golden, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Shop the supermarket for squash, shallots, onions, nuts, and pears.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, shallots, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Add the shallots and garlic and stir and cook just until golden, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Shop the supermarket for squash, shallots, onions, nuts, and pears.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, shallots, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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 23 Oct. 2025.
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