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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Two exceptions: Katz’s, where the pastrami is better than anywhere else, and Joe’s Pizza on Carmine and Sixth, which is still the king of the classic NYC slice.
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The Editors, Curbed, 9 May 2025
The location of their party, the beloved pastrami joint on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, was fitting given Mr. Heller’s work documenting the iconic and eclectic people and places that capture the flavor of the city.
—Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Go for the iconic #19, pastrami, swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing on rye.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
On the weekend, the morning menu includes a Montreal-style bagel, plus sides including grits, home fries topped with peppers and onions, and pastrami hash.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
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The Editors, Curbed, 9 May 2025
The location of their party, the beloved pastrami joint on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, was fitting given Mr. Heller’s work documenting the iconic and eclectic people and places that capture the flavor of the city.
—Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Go for the iconic #19, pastrami, swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing on rye.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
On the weekend, the morning menu includes a Montreal-style bagel, plus sides including grits, home fries topped with peppers and onions, and pastrami hash.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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