coleslaw

noun

cole·​slaw ˈkōl-ˌslȯ 

variants or less commonly cole slaw

plural coleslaws also cole slaws

: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage and often additional ingredients (such as shredded carrots or raisins) tossed in a usually creamy dressing

called also slaw

Examples of coleslaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the nearly 30 years since Cane's founding, its menu hasn't budged: chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and the all-important trademark sauce. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 June 2025

Two chicken tenders served on bread with pickles and fries cost $13, while a combo meal with two hot chicken sliders with coleslaw, pickles and fries is $16. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025

Bowl options include fries topped with mac and cheese, rice, chicken tenders, coleslaw and secret sauce. Side dishes include coleslaw, rice, macaroni and cheese and French fries. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025

Get The Recipe 05 of 10 Classic Coleslaw Classic coleslaw just like Grandma's still stands the test of time even today. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Dutch koolsla, from kool cabbage + sla salad

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coleslaw

• allantois
• baccarat
• chickasaw
• mackinaw
• overawe
• oversaw
• quebecois
• yojana
• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw

Kids Definition

coleslaw

noun

cole·​slaw ˈkōl-ˌslȯ 

: a salad made of sliced or chopped raw cabbage