slaw

noun

ˈslȯ 

plural slaws

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

also : a similarly prepared salad featuring a raw fruit or vegetable other than cabbage

broccoli slaw

apple and fennel slaw

Examples of slaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recommended at the Rebel Room is the Rebel Cheeseburger with chili, onions, mustard and slaw. — Melissa Oyler july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

The Mighty Mushroom Roll goes deeper with shiitake, enoki, tofu, micro arugula, and shiitake truffle sauce, while the Spicy Mang Roll brings mango, cucumber, avocado, and veggie slaw into something brighter and cleaner. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Faustini gets to work preparing the sides, like cookies and slaw, while Chef Douglas gets the offset smoker going in the driveway. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

These side salads, slaws, and dips are fresh, bright, and full of flavors that family, friends, and party guests will be raving about all year long. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing slaw

• cole slaw

Rhymes for slaw

• aah
• ah
• ahh
• aw
• awe
• bah
• blah
• bra
• caw
• claw
• craw
• daw

Kids Definition

slaw

noun

ˈslȯ 

: coleslaw