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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However, adding additional ingredients like chili, cheese, coleslaw, or mayonnaise can increase the calories, fat, and unhealthy additives on your hot dog.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
The menu features red snapper, catfish, salmon and tilapia, as well as sides, including coleslaw, potato salad and collard greens.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
Even my husband, who is on the record as lukewarm on coleslaw, loved it.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
The coleslaw and barbecue sauce make this is a recipe to make on repeat all year long.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
The menu features red snapper, catfish, salmon and tilapia, as well as sides, including coleslaw, potato salad and collard greens.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
Even my husband, who is on the record as lukewarm on coleslaw, loved it.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
The coleslaw and barbecue sauce make this is a recipe to make on repeat all year long.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
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“Coleslaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleslaw. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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coleslaw
noun
cole·slaw
ˈkōl-ˌslȯ 
: a salad made of sliced or chopped raw cabbage
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