coleslaw

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a bowl of coleslaw at a picnic.

Definition

Noun: A salad consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage, often mixed with a dressing such as mayonnaise or vinaigrette.

Usage

"Coleslaw" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the prepared dish as a whole. You can refer to a portion or type of it using terms like "some coleslaw," "a bowl of coleslaw," or "creamy coleslaw."

Examples

• Would you like some coleslaw with your sandwich?
• This recipe for homemade coleslaw uses a vinegar-based dressing instead of mayonnaise.
• The fried chicken dinner comes with two sides; I'll have fries and coleslaw.

Advanced Usage

• "Dressed coleslaw": Coleslaw that has already been mixed with its dressing.
  • The dressed coleslaw should be kept refrigerated.
• "Cole slaw": An accepted variant spelling, though "coleslaw" is more common in modern usage.

Variants and Related Words

• Slaw (noun): A common, informal shortening of "coleslaw." It can sometimes refer to similar salads made with other shredded vegetables (e.g., "broccoli slaw").
  • I prefer a tangy mustard slaw.

Synonyms

• Cabbage salad: A more descriptive, generic term.
• (Raw) cabbage salad: Emphasizes the main ingredient and its uncooked state.

Word Origin

The word "coleslaw" comes from the Dutch term koolsla, a shortening of koolsalade, which means "cabbage salad."

Học thuật

Noun

1. basically shredded cabbage

Từ đồng nghĩa

• slaw