coleslaw

noun
cole·​slaw | \ ˈkōl-ˌslȯ How to pronounce coleslaw (audio) \

Definition of coleslaw

: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage

Examples of coleslaw in a Sentence

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Lunch is one sandwich with chicken salad and one ham and cheese sandwich on a roll, plus chips, coleslaw and a cupcake. Lois Szymanski, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Central Carroll: Roaring Run Lions Club hosting Vera Bradley and Longaberger Basket Bingo; Peach Festival at St. John’s Lutheran," 14 Aug. 2019 The menu will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ (beef & squid), sweet corn, buta-jiru (pork soup with vegetables, potato salad, coleslaw, bottled water and more. courant.com, "Community News For The Glastonbury Edition," 26 Aug. 2019 There will also be grilled peppers and onions, street corn, coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, cornbread and desserts by Benson’s Bakeshop and Nelly’s Fried Creamery. Susan Bryant, sun-sentinel.com, "Big Bad BBQ Bash: 4,000 pounds of all-you-can eat ribs and chicken in Fort Lauderdale," 23 Aug. 2019 The entrée price includes a choice between two sides, including potato, vegetable, salad, coleslaw, fries and fruit. Donald Liebenson, chicagotribune.com, "Highland Park golf course eatery 13ninety offers full menu," 7 Aug. 2019 Before moving to Sacramento, Gavin Newsom’s go-to was the Ron (roast beef with coleslaw and avocado). Rachel Levin, SFChronicle.com, "The Usual: How Lou Seal became a staple at a San Francisco sandwich shop," 9 Aug. 2019 Both the coleslaw and the potato salad merit blue ribbons, while the collards play up a thoughtful chef. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, "Tom Sietsema’s 8 favorite places to eat right now," 24 July 2019 The $10 platter features a half barbequed chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, a roll with butter and a bottled water or soda, and can also be taken as carryout. Lois Szymanski, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Central Carroll: Miniature horse and music planned for Westminster library’s Summer Lunchtime Concert Series," 30 July 2019 Sally caps it off with a triumphant bite of coleslaw and a smile. cleveland.com, "30 years ago, one scene from ‘When Harry Met Sally’ changed how we talk about sex," 12 July 2019

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First Known Use of coleslaw

1794, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for coleslaw

Dutch koolsla, from kool cabbage + sla salad

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coleslaw

noun

English Language Learners Definition of coleslaw

: a salad made with chopped raw cabbage

coleslaw

noun
cole·​slaw | \ ˈkōl-ˌslȯ How to pronounce coleslaw (audio) \

Kids Definition of coleslaw

: a salad made with chopped raw cabbage