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
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This super easy pork barbecue can be paired with coleslaw, cheese grits, or cornbread for a delicious dinner that makes even better leftovers.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Add coleslaw mix, stirring to incorporate.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Most items come with a choice of French fries, onion rings or coleslaw.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
How to Eat Shred raw Brussels sprouts and use in a coleslaw or salad.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Add coleslaw mix, stirring to incorporate.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Most items come with a choice of French fries, onion rings or coleslaw.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
How to Eat Shred raw Brussels sprouts and use in a coleslaw or salad.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coleslaw
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“Coleslaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleslaw. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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coleslaw
noun
cole·slaw
ˈkōl-ˌslȯ 
: a salad made of sliced or chopped raw cabbage
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