pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträ-mē 
variants
or less commonly pastromi
: a highly seasoned smoked beef prepared especially from shoulder cuts
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He ordered a pastrami sandwich.
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They're joined by rotating specials like pastrami sandwiches and barbecue tacos on housemade flour tortillas.
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Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
But on Sunday, the landmark delicatessen known as much for its pickles and pastrami as its famous walk-ins, closed its doors — at least for now.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The stars are the pastrami, corned beef and melty Reubens, the latter loaded with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Sandwich options range from chicken salad and a pastrami melt to a Sub Club sandwich with turkey, cheese, avocado and veggies.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
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Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
But on Sunday, the landmark delicatessen known as much for its pickles and pastrami as its famous walk-ins, closed its doors — at least for now.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The stars are the pastrami, corned beef and melty Reubens, the latter loaded with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Sandwich options range from chicken salad and a pastrami melt to a Sub Club sandwich with turkey, cheese, avocado and veggies.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Pastrami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastrami. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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