corned beef

noun

: beef that has been preserved in salt water
a corned beef sandwich

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What started as a deli called Iceland Brothers has been slicing exceptional pastrami, corned beef, and loaves of rye bread on the Lower East Side since 1888. Devra Ferst, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 The menu also features breakfast sandwiches and classic bagel sandwiches with toppings such as pastrami, corned beef and lox and cream cheese, among other choices. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025 Unlike a traditional Jewish delicatessen, which serves smoked and cured meats like pastrami and corned beef, appetizing stores sell fresh fish and dairy. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025 Sarri Harper is the current CEO and granddaughter of former co-owner Milton Parker and the one who keeps the towering pastrami and corned beef sandwiches growing, beloved, and in the public eye. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corned beef

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“Corned beef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corned%20beef. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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