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
Sliced into heftier pieces than your average pastrami, the meat melts in your mouth.
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New York Times, 18 June 2024
But on the street in Georgetown where Call Your Mother sits amid million-plus-dollar rowhouses, some neighbors are not thrilled with strangers downing pastrami and candied salmon on their stoops, then leaving the trash behind.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 13 June 2024
Meanwhile, food vendors dotted around the stadium were inspired by New York and Philadelphia cuisine with pastrami sandwiches and cheesesteaks among the fan favorites.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 11 June 2024
All meat, including ribs, brisket, chicken and the restaurant's signature pastrami, is made fresh daily in wood-burning smokers located behind the restaurant.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024
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New York Times, 18 June 2024
But on the street in Georgetown where Call Your Mother sits amid million-plus-dollar rowhouses, some neighbors are not thrilled with strangers downing pastrami and candied salmon on their stoops, then leaving the trash behind.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 13 June 2024
Meanwhile, food vendors dotted around the stadium were inspired by New York and Philadelphia cuisine with pastrami sandwiches and cheesesteaks among the fan favorites.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 11 June 2024
All meat, including ribs, brisket, chicken and the restaurant's signature pastrami, is made fresh daily in wood-burning smokers located behind the restaurant.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Pastrami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastrami. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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