# slaw

/ˈsɫɔ/ (US) · /slˈɔː/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/slaw
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

a cold salad made from thin strips of raw cabbage, often with carrots and a creamy or sour dressing. You usually eat it with barbecue, burgers, or fried food.

For teachers: a cold side dish of shredded raw cabbage, often mixed with grated carrot and coated in a mayonnaise-based or vinegar-based dressing.

## Examples

- We eat slaw with grilled chicken and rice.
- She orders a pulled pork sandwich with a side of creamy slaw to balance the smoky meat.
- The barbecue joint serves its brisket with a sharp vinegar slaw that cuts through the fat and adds a cool crunch to each bite.

## Synonyms

coleslaw

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