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
This cross between pastrami and corned beef — arguably Montreal’s most famous dish — dates back a century to the Hungarian Jews who immigrated to the province of Quebec.
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Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
At lunch, go for classic deli sandwiches like hot pastrami, chicken salad and smoked turkey, soups made in-house daily and crisp salads.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
When using tougher cuts of meat to make pastrami—such as beef brisket—the final internal temperature can be as high as 205 degrees F.
How long does pastrami last?
—Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Think pastrami brisket, South Carolina-style whole hog (available on Saturdays), or brisket boudin—inspired by local Cajun and Creole culture.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
Known for its classic delicatessen dishes, such as the pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2024
That shop, at 300 E. Alameda Ave., will also sell packed pastrami, plus to-go sandwiches and pizza.
—Lily O'Neill, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2024
Throughout the years, Leventhal and his family have become familiar faces behind the counter, serving up fresh-baked challah, pastrami and other Jewish staples.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2024
That includes the fried chicken, salami, turkey ham, turkey, pastrami, roast beef, tuna, Philly steak and meatballs.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
At lunch, go for classic deli sandwiches like hot pastrami, chicken salad and smoked turkey, soups made in-house daily and crisp salads.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
When using tougher cuts of meat to make pastrami—such as beef brisket—the final internal temperature can be as high as 205 degrees F.
How long does pastrami last?
—Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Think pastrami brisket, South Carolina-style whole hog (available on Saturdays), or brisket boudin—inspired by local Cajun and Creole culture.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
Known for its classic delicatessen dishes, such as the pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2024
That shop, at 300 E. Alameda Ave., will also sell packed pastrami, plus to-go sandwiches and pizza.
—Lily O'Neill, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2024
Throughout the years, Leventhal and his family have become familiar faces behind the counter, serving up fresh-baked challah, pastrami and other Jewish staples.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2024
That includes the fried chicken, salami, turkey ham, turkey, pastrami, roast beef, tuna, Philly steak and meatballs.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 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 18 Apr. 2024.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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