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Definition of slaw

slaw

/slɔː/
slaw
Plural:slaws
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slaw Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A side salad consisting primarily of finely shredded or julienned raw cabbage or other crisp vegetables, dressed with vinaigrette or a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.

Example

"The fish tacos were topped with a crunchy red cabbage slaw and fresh cilantro."

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slaveship
slavish
slavishly
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slay
slayer
slaying

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from Dutch 'sla', a shortened form of 'salade' (salad), often appearing in English as a shortening of 'coleslaw' (from Dutch 'koolsla', meaning 'cabbage salad').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slaw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slaw
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