salami
word
/səˈɫɑmi/
/sɐlˈɑːmi/
Definition
Salami is a type of cured sausage made from meat (usually pork or beef), seasoned and air-dried, often sliced thin and eaten as a cold cut.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used as a noun for the food. Common combinations: 'salami sandwich', 'slices of salami'. Most often found in deli, sandwiches, or pizza. 'Salami' is not used for other types of sausages. Sometimes confused with 'pepperoni', but they are different.
Spanish: salamiPortuguese (BR): salamePortuguese (PT): salameChinese (Simplified): 萨拉米香肠Chinese (Traditional): 薩拉米香腸Hindi: सलामीArabic: سلاميBengali: সালামিRussian: салямиJapanese: サラミVietnamese: xúc xích salamiKorean: 살라미Turkish: salamUrdu: سلامیIndonesian: salami
Example Sentences
I always add extra salami to my homemade pizzas.
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Do you prefer pepperoni or salami on your pizza?
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Could you cut some salami for the platter?
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I had a salami sandwich for lunch.
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She put salami on her pizza.
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"A little salami goes a long way on a cheese board," she said.
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