noun
coleslaw
KOHLS-law
Coleslaw (noun) means a salad of shredded raw cabbage, often with carrots, mixed with a creamy or vinegar-based dressing. Example: “The barbecue plate came with a scoop of coleslaw on the side.”
noun
1
A salad of shredded raw cabbage, often with carrots, mixed with a creamy or vinegar-based dressing.
"The barbecue plate came with a scoop of coleslaw on the side."
"She made a tangy coleslaw with apple cider vinegar instead of mayonnaise."
How to use coleslaw
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cold cabbage salad, usually a side dish at barbecues and diners.
Common pairings
a side of coleslaw
creamy coleslaw
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like coleslaw.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- coleslaws
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The barbecue plate came with a scoop of _____ on the side.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch koolsla, literally "cabbage salad" — kool means cabbage and sla means salad.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Frequently asked questions
What does “coleslaw” mean?
The word “coleslaw” means a salad of shredded raw cabbage, often with carrots, mixed with a creamy or vinegar-based dressing. In plain terms, a cold cabbage salad, usually a side dish at barbecues and diners.
How do you pronounce “coleslaw”?
“Coleslaw” is pronounced KOHLS-law (/ˈkoʊlslɔ/ in IPA).
How do you use “coleslaw” in a sentence?
Here is “coleslaw” used in a sentence: “The barbecue plate came with a scoop of coleslaw on the side.”
What part of speech is “coleslaw”?
“Coleslaw” is a noun.
Where does the word “coleslaw” come from?
The word “coleslaw” comes from Dutch. Borrowed from Dutch koolsla, literally "cabbage salad" — kool means cabbage and sla means salad.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include coleslaw:
