Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pastrami
Noun
pə-ˈsträ-mē
Definition
Pastrami is a type of cured meat made from beef, commonly served as a deli sandwich filling.
Examples
- Pastrami is often piled high on rye bread with mustard.
- Many New Yorkers consider pastrami on a bagel a classic breakfast choice.
- For lunch, I ordered a pastrami sandwich with pickles on the side.
Meaning
A delicacy made from beef brisket, which is seasoned, smoked, and sliced thin, often used in sandwiches.
Synonyms
- corned beef
- smoked beef
- deli meat
