Slaw: meaning, definitions and examples

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slaw

 

[ slษ”ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food dish

Slaw, commonly known as coleslaw, is a salad made primarily from finely shredded raw cabbage and dressed most commonly with a vinaigrette or mayonnaise. It often includes other ingredients such as carrots, onions, and other vegetables. Slaw can be served as a side dish, a topping for sandwiches, or as part of various dishes, including barbecued meats. It is popular in American cuisine and is often associated with summer cookouts and picnics.

Synonyms

cabbage salad, coleslaw

Examples of usage

  • I made a delicious slaw to go with the barbecue.
  • The restaurant serves a tangy vinegar-based slaw.
  • She topped her pulled pork sandwich with creamy slaw.

Translations

Translations of the word "slaw" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น slaw

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Slaw

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salad

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะปะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ saล‚atka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ensalada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋กœ์šฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกalรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™ๆ‹‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ solata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ salat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ensalada

Etymology

The term 'slaw' originates from the Dutch word 'koolsla', which means 'cabbage salad'. The word came to the English language in the early 18th century. Over time, it has evolved and is commonly associated with a variety of salads made from cabbage and other vegetables. The dish has strong roots in European culinary traditions, especially in regions where cabbage was a staple ingredient. Its popularity grew in the United States during the 19th century, often served at gatherings and barbecues. Today, slaw has numerous variations, reflecting local tastes and ingredients, and has become a beloved side dish in many cuisines.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,820 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.