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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Pair with a poke bowl with ginger and dark vegetables, or with a pastrami sandwich on light rye bread.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The View has collaborated with a couple of other New York institutions on exclusive cocktails, too: The Katz’s Martini combines gin and dry vermouth with Katz’s blend of pastrami spices, while the Whipped and Swirled plays on Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
The sandwich flavors he’s tested at the market so far include pastrami and Swiss with horseradish cream cheese; bacon, egg and cheese with pork roll; and bacon, egg and cheese with sriracha mayonnaise.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
With an average Yelp rating of 4.8 stars, Guy’s For Lunch is known for menu offerings such as chicken noodle soup, turkey chili and pulled pork and pastrami sandwiches.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The View has collaborated with a couple of other New York institutions on exclusive cocktails, too: The Katz’s Martini combines gin and dry vermouth with Katz’s blend of pastrami spices, while the Whipped and Swirled plays on Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
The sandwich flavors he’s tested at the market so far include pastrami and Swiss with horseradish cream cheese; bacon, egg and cheese with pork roll; and bacon, egg and cheese with sriracha mayonnaise.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
With an average Yelp rating of 4.8 stars, Guy’s For Lunch is known for menu offerings such as chicken noodle soup, turkey chili and pulled pork and pastrami sandwiches.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Pastrami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastrami. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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pastrami
noun
pas·tra·mi
pə-ˈsträm-ē
: a highly seasoned smoked beef
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