Slaw

Pronunciation: /slɔː/

Definitions of slaw

noun A salad consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage and dressed with mayonnaise or vinaigrette

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat coleslaw with my fried chicken.

A2 She made a delicious slaw with cabbage and carrots.

B1 The restaurant's signature dish is their tangy slaw.

B2 The slaw was a perfect side dish to accompany the barbecue.

C1 The chef's special slaw recipe includes a secret blend of spices.

C2 The gourmet slaw was a hit at the dinner party.

Examples of slaw in a Sentence

formal The coleslaw served at the event was made with a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

informal I always load up on slaw when I go to the barbecue joint down the street.

slang I can't get enough of that slaw - it's seriously bomb!

figurative Her words were like a refreshing slaw, adding a burst of flavor to the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of slaw

• past tense: slawed
• plural: slaws
• comparative: more slaw
• superlative: most slaw
• present tense: slaw
• future tense: will slaw
• perfect tense: have slawed
• continuous tense: is slawing
• singular: slaw
• positive degree: slaw
• infinitive: to slaw
• gerund: slawing
• participle: slawed

Origin and Evolution of slaw

First Known Use: 1707 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'slaw' is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'sla', meaning 'salad'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a salad dish, 'slaw' has evolved to specifically refer to a type of salad made with shredded cabbage and a dressing, such as coleslaw.