slaw

noun

Examples of slaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chopped buttered lobster, charcoal fennel and cabbage slaw, coriander crema and chile arbol macha crowned a delicate tostada, which magically remained crispy to the end. The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024 According to a news release from the company, the salad features Zaxby's fried chicken fingers or grilled chicken on mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots and crispy wonton strips, topped with Asian slaw and drizzled with a honey sesame teriyaki glaze. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024 Note also that prior outbreaks have been associated with other foods, including cole slaw, milk, butter, pate, sprouts and cantaloupes. Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 It comes served with your choice of handcut fries or slaw. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 Fried fish and shrimp, onion rings, oysters, slaw, fries, mac and cheese, fish sticks, cheese pizza slices, and homemade desserts. The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024 But, Layne's potato salad is better potato salad, than Cane's cole slaw is for cole slaw. The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2024 At last week's AFC wild card matchup against the Steelers, the Bills also offered some specialty menu items to cater to the visiting fans, including waffle fries half loaded with pastrami, cole slaw and shredded cheese in honor of Pittsburgh. Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2024 Don’t forget about the slaw and hush puppies on the side. Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slaw was in 1861

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“Slaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slaw. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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