coleslaw
word
Definition
Coleslaw is a cold salad made from shredded cabbage and usually carrots, mixed with a mayonnaise-based or vinegar-based dressing.
Usage & Nuances
'Coleslaw' is commonly served as a side dish at barbecues, picnics, and with fried foods. It's not usually eaten on its own but paired with main dishes. Sometimes just called 'slaw' in informal speech.
Spanish: ensalada de col - repollo rallado con aderezoPortuguese (BR): salada de repolho - coleslawPortuguese (PT): salada de couve - coleslawChinese (Simplified): 凉拌卷心菜 - 卷心菜沙拉Chinese (Traditional): 涼拌高麗菜 - 高麗菜沙拉Hindi: कोलस्लॉ - पत्ता गोभी का सलादArabic: كولسلو - سلطة ملفوفBengali: কোলস্লো - কাঁচা বাঁধাকপি সালাদRussian: коулсло - салат из капустыJapanese: コールスローVietnamese: món salad bắp cải - coleslawKorean: 코울슬로 - 양배추 샐러드Turkish: lahana salatası - coleslawUrdu: کول سلا - بند گوبھی کا سلادIndonesian: coleslaw - salad kol (salad kubis)
Example Sentences
Can I have some coleslaw with my sandwich?
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The coleslaw is made with cabbage and carrots.
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He doesn’t like coleslaw because of the mayonnaise.
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You can’t have barbecue without coleslaw on the side!
natural
I’ll make some homemade coleslaw for the picnic tomorrow.
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Some people add pineapple or raisins to their coleslaw for extra flavor.
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