noun

salami

suh-LAH-mee

Salami (noun) means a type of seasoned, cured sausage of Italian origin, usually sliced thin and served cold. Example: “He piled slices of salami onto the sandwich.”

noun

A type of seasoned, cured sausage of Italian origin, usually sliced thin and served cold.

"He piled slices of salami onto the sandwich."

"The deli counter had three kinds of salami on display."

How to use salami

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cured Italian sausage, typically eaten sliced and cold.

Common pairings

salami sandwich sliced salami salami and cheese

Word forms

salamis plural

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Etymology

From Italian salami, plural of salame, ultimately from Latin sal, "salt" — a reference to the curing process.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for salami

Ami kami Sami cami mami Rami Tami Yami umami swami Miami Minami

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Frequently asked questions

What does “salami” mean?

The word “salami” means a type of seasoned, cured sausage of Italian origin, usually sliced thin and served cold. In plain terms, a cured Italian sausage, typically eaten sliced and cold.

How do you pronounce “salami”?

“Salami” is pronounced suh-LAH-mee (/ˌsəˈlɑmi/ in IPA).

How do you use “salami” in a sentence?

Here is “salami” used in a sentence: “He piled slices of salami onto the sandwich.”

What part of speech is “salami”?

“Salami” is a noun.

Where does the word “salami” come from?

The word “salami” comes from Latin. From Italian salami, plural of salame, ultimately from Latin sal, "salt" — a reference to the curing process.