coleslaw

noun

cole·​slaw ˈkōl-ˌslȯ How to pronounce coleslaw (audio)
: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage

Examples of coleslaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But to call it spicy coleslaw is not quite right either. Emily Cochrane Audra Melton, New York Times, 18 May 2024 Sides include choices such as falafel, hummus, baked potato, Greek coleslaw and rice. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for coleslaw 

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Word History

Etymology

Dutch koolsla, from kool cabbage + sla salad

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coleslaw was in 1794

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“Coleslaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleslaw. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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coleslaw

noun
cole·​slaw ˈkōl-ˌslȯ How to pronounce coleslaw (audio)
: a salad made of sliced or chopped raw cabbage

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