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

For even more flavor, consider adding low-calorie aromatic vegetables like onions, garlic, shallots, leeks, peppers, ginger, chilis, or celery to soups, stews, sauces, and stir-fries. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025

Mash 1 1/2 sticks of softened butter with a combination of garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, lemon, and panko bread crumbs. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025

Get The Recipe 02 of 50 Butternut Squash Pasta Roasted butternut squash is the star of this pasta, creating a creamy, slightly sweet sauce when blended with garlic, shallots, and a touch of cream. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025

To make the iconic soup, prawns are boiled with distinctive ingredients like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal root, and shallots, according to UNESCO; its hallmark is its wide range of tastes, including sweet, sour, savory, spicy, creamy, and slightly bitter. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024

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