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DictionaryslawShredded vegetable salad
noun

slaw

SLAW/slɔː/

A salad of shredded raw cabbage or similar vegetables.

The slaw consists of thin cabbage shreds in dressing.

A shallow bowl of slaw with clearly visible thin cabbage shreds coated in creamy dressing, beside a small cut cabbage wedge that makes the main ingredient recognizable.
Etymology
slawDutchsalad

Dutch sla was a shortened word for salad generally. English slaw gives that broad food name a narrower meaning: cabbage cut up and served as a salad.

In context

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More examples

  • The slaw had a sharp vinegar dressing.
  • He added shredded carrots to the slaw.
  • A bowl of broccoli slaw accompanied the meal.

Forms

slaw

Similar words

coleslaw
Coleslaw specifically uses cabbage; slaw can extend to other shredded vegetables.
salad
Salad is the broad dish category; slaw emphasizes shredded raw ingredients.