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

Best-selling menu items include the North Carolina dog (mustard, chili, and slaw) and the Surfer dog (mustard, cheese, bacon bits). — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 17 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

Recommended at the Rebel Room is the Rebel Cheeseburger with chili, onions, mustard and slaw. — Melissa Oyler july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

The Mighty Mushroom Roll goes deeper with shiitake, enoki, tofu, micro arugula, and shiitake truffle sauce, while the Spicy Mang Roll brings mango, cucumber, avocado, and veggie slaw into something brighter and cleaner. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 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