pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträ-mē 
variants
or less commonly pastromi
: a highly seasoned smoked beef prepared especially from shoulder cuts
Examples of pastrami in a Sentence
He ordered a pastrami sandwich.
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024
The burger list includes a variety of options with bacon, pastrami, Swiss cheese and ranch toppings.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Pastrami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastrami. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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