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

Otherwise, combine ¼ cup each of fresh parsley, shallot, and cilantro, plus garlic, vinegar, and crushed red pepper. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

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

Artful pizzas go beyond margherita with varieties like a clam pie with funky lemons, confit shallots, and raclette mornay sauce, or a chilaquiles slice with chorizo. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026

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