Salami

Pronunciation: /səˈlɑːmi/

Definitions of salami

noun a type of cured sausage typically made with pork or beef and flavored with various spices

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat salami sandwiches for lunch.

A2 She bought a package of salami from the grocery store.

B1 The charcuterie board included a variety of meats, including salami.

B2 The artisanal salami was made with high-quality ingredients.

C1 The chef prepared a delicious pasta dish with slices of spicy salami.

C2 The gourmet market offered a selection of imported salamis from Italy.

Examples of salami in a Sentence

formal The deli offers a variety of cured meats, including salami.

informal I love making sandwiches with salami, it's so tasty!

slang Let's grab some cold cuts and throw some salami on our subs.

figurative The team's defense was like a tightly wound salami, impenetrable.

Grammatical Forms of salami

• plural: salamis
• comparative: more salami
• superlative: most salami
• present tense: enjoy
• future tense: will enjoy
• perfect tense: have enjoyed
• continuous tense: is enjoying
• singular: salami
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to enjoy
• gerund: enjoying
• participle: enjoyed

Origin and Evolution of salami

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'salami' originated in Italy.

Evolution of the word: The word 'salami' has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning and usage since its first known use in the 17th century, referring to a type of cured sausage typically made from pork.