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.
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The iconic Katz's Delicatessen in New York City displayed the former president’s order, which consisted of two hot dogs, a pastrami sandwich, fries, a diet ginger ale and a decaf coffee, according to photos of the display.
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
When Davis went inside to order a pastrami sandwich, Combs followed.
—Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Popular menu items include corned beef, roast beef, pastrami, salami and steak sandwiches, salads and desserts.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The iconic Katz's Delicatessen in New York City displayed the former president’s order, which consisted of two hot dogs, a pastrami sandwich, fries, a diet ginger ale and a decaf coffee, according to photos of the display.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pastrami
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“Pastrami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastrami. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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