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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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.
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Devra Ferst, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Pair your sips with a charcuterie board or a delicious pastrami sandwich to turn your drinks plan into a dinner plan.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
For visitors today, the must-order item remains a pastrami on rye.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Goldman was adamant that the menu reflect his favorite deli foods, like pastrami sandwiches and desserts, of course, like black and white cookies and even a green and white cookie that will come with pistachio and cardamom.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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Devra Ferst, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Pair your sips with a charcuterie board or a delicious pastrami sandwich to turn your drinks plan into a dinner plan.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
For visitors today, the must-order item remains a pastrami on rye.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Goldman was adamant that the menu reflect his favorite deli foods, like pastrami sandwiches and desserts, of course, like black and white cookies and even a green and white cookie that will come with pistachio and cardamom.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 2026.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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