slaw

noun

Examples of slaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Memorial Day barbecue hosts can personalize the slaw with radishes, cucumbers, sugar snap peas or bell peppers, according to Lapine. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 For sides, there's potato salad, slaw, smoked ranch beans and jalapeno escabeche. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for slaw 

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Word History

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 29 May. 2024.

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slaw

noun

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