slaw

noun

ˈslȯ How to pronounce slaw (audio)
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

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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 For even more plant power, serve your tacos alongside some salsa or cabbage slaw. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026 Our homemade harissa aioli brings the kick, the pickles and sumac onion cut the richness, and the roasted tomato and cabbage slaw keep everything bright. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slaw

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First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slaw was in 1861

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“Slaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slaw. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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