noun
slaw
slaw
Slaw (noun) means a salad made of shredded raw cabbage, usually with a creamy or vinegary dressing; coleslaw. Example: “The barbecue plate came with a side of slaw.”
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A salad made of shredded raw cabbage, usually with a creamy or vinegary dressing; coleslaw.
"The barbecue plate came with a side of slaw."
How to use slaw
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short way of saying coleslaw.
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Etymology
Borrowed around 1861 from Dutch sla, a shortened form of salade ("salad").
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What does “slaw” mean?
The word “slaw” means a salad made of shredded raw cabbage, usually with a creamy or vinegary dressing; coleslaw. In plain terms, a short way of saying coleslaw.
How do you pronounce “slaw”?
“Slaw” is pronounced slaw (/slɔ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slaw” in a sentence?
Here is “slaw” used in a sentence: “The barbecue plate came with a side of slaw.”
What part of speech is “slaw”?
“Slaw” is a noun.
Where does the word “slaw” come from?
The word “slaw” dates back to around 1861 and comes from Dutch. Borrowed around 1861 from Dutch sla, a shortened form of salade ("salad").
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