shallot

noun

shal·​lot ˈsha-lət  shə-ˈlät 

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

Add onion or shallots; cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. — Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

With roasted butternut squash, shallots, and garlic, this pasta is all about rich, fall flavors. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Shingle ½ small crisp apple (such as Fuji or Gala), very thinly sliced, over cheese, then top with shallots. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Transfer the oranges to the shallot mixture, but don’t toss them together. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 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