slaw

noun

Examples of slaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It’s been a slow but steady road for cabbage, often relegated to a supporting role in the form of slaws and side dishes. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024 This fresh slaw is a particularly nice companion to chicken recipes that err on the spicy side. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2024 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, 3 July 2024 Red Cabbage and Fennel Slaw With Sunflower Seeds This crisp and colorful slaw is a little bit sweet and a little bit tangy thanks to its honey and cider vinegar dressing. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for slaw 

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Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slaw was in 1861

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“Slaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slaw. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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