coleslaw

noun

cole·slaw ˈkōl-ˌslȯ

variants or less commonly cole slaw

plural coleslaws also cole slaws

: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage and often additional ingredients (such as shredded carrots or raisins) tossed in a usually creamy dressing

called also slaw

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The sandwich itself is local fried snapper, placed between two thick slices of toasted bread and stuffed with cheese and coleslaw before being smothered in lashings of hot sauce. —

Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024 Grandma likes to serve her recipes with a side of coleslaw or potato salad. —

Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024 The kit, which features Jewish Rye Bread, Emmental Swiss cheese, cranberry mustard, coleslaw, Russian dressing, and mini pies, transforms surplus turkey into gourmet sandwiches. —

Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Place 2 to 3 florets on each bun with coleslaw and pickles. —

Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coleslaw