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
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Fresh pineapple and peppers create a colorful coleslaw that just may become your family's new favorite slaw.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
In a salad or slaw; air-fried or stir-fried; brined or broiled—count me in for a serving.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the slaw mixture.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Or, shave them raw for a crunchy slaw.
—Trista Chan, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
In a salad or slaw; air-fried or stir-fried; brined or broiled—count me in for a serving.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the slaw mixture.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Or, shave them raw for a crunchy slaw.
—Trista Chan, Health, 3 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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