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 characteristic scent of onions and other alliums (like garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots) comes from sulfur compounds. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025

While the lentils are cooking, halve the shallots lengthwise and thinly slice. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 May 2025

Onions and shallots Although a potentially stinky option, onions are a potential alternative to eggs, according to Delish. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025

There are layers of allium and herb infused, thanks to the thyme and shallot. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 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