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

Wrap Up an Easy Dinner Crispy fresh slaw and barbecue beef make for an easy 20-minute meal. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026

House recipes include bacon red onion jam, buttermilk herb mayo and peanut slaw. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Sep. 2026

Fresh, light, and gluten-free, these fish tacos are coated in a tangy mango barbecue sauce and topped with slaw, guac, and cilantro. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Served alongside is a punchy, bright yellow-orange curtido, a slaw made with apple cider vinegar, red onion and carrots. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 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