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

All the dishes were fantastic, but the red pepper goat, which can be served in a wrap, over rice or on a plate with crispy potatoes and slaw, was my favorite, and the honey jerk whole wings were another standout. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Dinner will be a large lobster roll for $35 with chowder, slaw, and chips. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Best Substitutes For Dressings And Sauces Lemon juice also makes an excellent substitute for white vinegar in dressings and slaws. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

The menu borrows from hot dog traditions around the country while putting its own spin on them, including its own take on the Carolina Dog, topped with slaw, bacon and a blend of barbecue and secret sauces. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 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