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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Sides include coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, and mac and cheese. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 Four Peaks Brewing Company Veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a free barbecue plate loaded with St. Louis ribs, locally made Denmark bratwurst, coleslaw, baked beans and Texas toast. —

Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024 Wonderfully fried chicken thighs with hot sauce, chipotle aioli, coleslaw and pickles — so satisfying. —

Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 Round out your plate with Caribbean coleslaw and sticky sweet plantains plus Southern-style collards and cornbread. —

Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for coleslaw