coleslaw

noun

cole·​slaw ˈkōl-ˌslȯ How to pronounce coleslaw (audio)
: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage

Examples of coleslaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two Reubens, two coleslaws, four beers and two shots of slivo cost us about $30. Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024 Smoked Turkey Leg and Pulled Pork Platters with cornbread, coleslaw and ranch baked beans, are served at Circle City BBQ East by section 112 and Circle City BBQ West by section 138. The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2024 The dinner includes baked or beer-battered fish served with french fries and coleslaw. Journal Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2024 Sides include French fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese, red beans and rice, and hushpuppies. The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024 There's classic creamy coleslaw with shredded cabbage and mayonnaise, lighter vinegar coleslaw recipes, spicy variations, and so much more. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024 Dinners include coleslaw and choice of mac and cheese or fries. The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024 The fish may be ordered individually with French fries and coleslaw on the side or, as a platter with a little bit of everything, including salmon, oysters, shrimp, scallops, cod, crab cakes, alligator and frog legs. The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024 Half Time platter: 10 sandwiches (Italian, American and chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers) plus 2 pounds of macaroni salad, potato salad or coleslaw. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Dutch koolsla, from kool cabbage + sla salad

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coleslaw was in 1794

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“Coleslaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleslaw. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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coleslaw

noun
cole·​slaw ˈkōl-ˌslȯ How to pronounce coleslaw (audio)
: a salad made of sliced or chopped raw cabbage

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