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

Examples of coleslaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kielbasa sausage topped with coleslaw, French fries, and BBQ sauce in a bun. —

Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 At your 4th of July festivities, bring out this creamy, zesty coleslaw paired with a veggie-heavy take on the classic hot dog. —

Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2024 Hot dog topped with chili, creamy coleslaw, and yellow mustard. —

Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 This includes chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, wings, salads, hushpuppies with flavors of the Gulf Coast, Nashville hot coleslaw and hatch chile macaroni and cheese. —

Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coleslaw

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