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slaw
[slaw]
slaw
/ ɔː /
noun
short for coleslaw
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Word History and Origins
Origin of slaw1
C19: from Dutch sla, short for salade salad
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Example Sentences
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There’s a reason lettuce, tomato and onion belong on a burger or why slaw makes a sandwich better — raw elements add contrast and balance, not just crunch but freshness and vibrancy.
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A spicy, yellow dollop of cabbage slaw became Tennessee’s first official state food — then everyone had to learn what it was.
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Cabbage can be thought of as a rather mundane vegetable and is generally turned into a slaw of sorts.
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The eatery boasts a Maple Smokehouse Tomahawk Pork Chop and Ham & Beans with cole slaw — verbatim from the menu.
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Years ago, I started adding other greens to my slaw.
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When To Use
is slaw?
Slaw is a cold salad commonly made from sliced or chopped raw vegetables, especially cabbage or carrots, mixed with a dressing made with mayonnaise or vinegar. It often includes other seasonings and ingredients, such as onions and apples.The word coleslaw can be used to mean the same thing (and slaw is often short for coleslaw). However, coleslaw typically refers to the kind made with cabbage, while slaw can refer to varieties made without cabbage, such as carrot slaw.Slaw is most commonly served as a side dish, such as for barbecue, or a topping, such as for sandwiches. In the U.S., it’s associated with cookouts and picnics and known as a common side dish at some restaurants.Example: My mom makes a tasty slaw with carrots and onions.
Slaw is a cold salad commonly made from sliced or chopped raw vegetables, especially cabbage or carrots, mixed with a dressing made with mayonnaise or vinegar. It often includes other seasonings and ingredients, such as onions and apples.The word coleslaw can be used to mean the same thing (and slaw is often short for coleslaw). However, coleslaw typically refers to the kind made with cabbage, while slaw can refer to varieties made without cabbage, such as carrot slaw.Slaw is most commonly served as a side dish, such as for barbecue, or a topping, such as for sandwiches. In the U.S., it’s associated with cookouts and picnics and known as a common side dish at some restaurants.Example: My mom makes a tasty slaw with carrots and onions.
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