coleslaw
nounUK /ˈkəʊlslɔː/
US /ˈkoʊlslɔː/
Coleslaw is a cold salad made from chopped raw cabbage.
She served coleslaw with the burgers at the picnic.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A side dish of shredded cabbage mixed with a creamy dressing, often served with fried foods.
The fried chicken came with a generous scoop of coleslaw.
3. A salad of shredded cabbage dressed with vinegar instead of mayonnaise, common in some regional cuisines.
The barbecue joint offered a tangy vinegar-based coleslaw.
4. Informal term for a mixture of shredded vegetables used as a garnish or topping.
He piled coleslaw on top of his pulled pork sandwich.