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
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This crispy fried chicken and fresh, crunchy slaw team up for a dinner your family will request again and again.
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The cabbage slaw gave a nice crunch, and the pico kept things fresh and simple.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
And a tower of coconut cabbage slaw from Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Diners choose between tenders or sliders, paired with sides such as French fries, cheese fries, mac and cheese or kale slaw.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The cabbage slaw gave a nice crunch, and the pico kept things fresh and simple.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
And a tower of coconut cabbage slaw from Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Diners choose between tenders or sliders, paired with sides such as French fries, cheese fries, mac and cheese or kale slaw.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for slaw
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“Slaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slaw. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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