Word
coleslaw
US/ˈkoʊɫˌsɫɑ/
UK/kˈəʊlslɔː/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a cold salad made with cut cabbage and carrots in a creamy sauce. You often eat it with burgers, sandwiches, or fried chicken.
n. a cold side salad of shredded raw cabbage and often carrot in a mayonnaise-based or vinegar dressing.
Examples
“We eat coleslaw with grilled chicken.”
“She orders a pulled pork sandwich with a small side of coleslaw for lunch.”
“The barbecue joint serves smoky brisket alongside tangy coleslaw that cuts through the richness of the meat.”
Examples
simple
“We eat coleslaw with grilled chicken.”
contextual
“She orders a pulled pork sandwich with a small side of coleslaw for lunch.”
complex
“The barbecue joint serves smoky brisket alongside tangy coleslaw that cuts through the richness of the meat.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “coleslaw” in context.
Verb
01. coleslaw contains
“This coleslaw contains cabbage, carrots, and mayo.”
noun + verb
02. coleslaw goes
“The coleslaw goes well with grilled chicken.”
noun + verb
03. coleslaw tastes
“The coleslaw tastes sweet and creamy.”
noun + verb
04. eat coleslaw
“We often eat coleslaw with fried chicken and fries.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. creamy coleslaw
“I love creamy coleslaw on a pulled pork sandwich.”
adj + noun
06. crunchy coleslaw
“This crunchy coleslaw has fresh cabbage and carrots.”
adj + noun
07. fresh coleslaw
“This fresh coleslaw is perfect for a summer barbecue.”
adj + noun
08. homemade coleslaw
“My grandma makes the best homemade coleslaw.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. bowl of coleslaw
“We shared a big bowl of coleslaw at lunch.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a bowl of fresh coleslaw
“She made a bowl of fresh coleslaw for the picnic.”
11. a side of coleslaw
“I ordered fried chicken with a side of coleslaw.”
12. goes well with coleslaw
“Grilled chicken goes well with coleslaw.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch koolsla (mentioned in English as the Dutch name by at least in 1794), from kool (“cabbage”) + sla (“salad”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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