pastrami

noun

pas·​tra·​mi pə-ˈsträ-mē How to pronounce pastrami (audio)
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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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 See all Example Sentences for pastrami 

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish pastrame, from Romanian pastramă pressed and cured meat

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pastrami was in 1895

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“Pastrami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastrami. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pastrami

noun
pas·​tra·​mi pə-ˈsträm-ē How to pronounce pastrami (audio)
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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