slaw

noun

Examples of slaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Danny’s croquette had gouda sauce and red cabbage slaw. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024 Holmes is still tweaking a few things, like the biscuit (currently a little on the dense side) and the slaw (which could use more tang). Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024 My server, Maria, brought mine out quickly, with a side of slaw and Saratoga chips. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024 California Fish Grill, 2100 Arden Way in Sacramento, had a surprise bag that could include three side dishes or menu items, such as rice, kale slaw, clam chowder and roasted corn. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for slaw 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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slaw

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