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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The hearty pressed sourdough sandwiches, like a pastrami and swiss or roast beef and American cheese, go great with one of the brewery's cave-aged beers made with local yeasts.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
This recipe has become a go-to of mine, thanks to a hardworking blend of spices that crusts the fillets in a flavorful bark reminiscent of pastrami.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2024
Rob's hot pastrami sandwich from Joan's Bakery & Deli is available in the grab-and-go markets outside sections 208 and 226.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
At Odell’s Bagel, which opened in October 2024, Miles Odell lends the nuances of Japanese cooking to bagel culture, hand-rolling every bagel, house-smoking his lox, and koji-curing his pastrami.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Yiddish pastrame, from Romanian pastramă pressed and cured meat
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above
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“Pastrami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastrami. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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