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Definition of salami

salami

/səˈlɑːmi/
sa · la · mi
Plural:salamis
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• noun

1

A highly seasoned, fermented, and air-dried sausage of Italian origin, typically made from minced pork or beef and traditionally served sliced.

Example

"She prepared a platter of assorted cheeses, olives, and sliced salami for the guests."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Though grammatically a plural form in its native Italian (singular: salame), 'salami' functions as both a singular countable noun and an uncountable mass noun in English.

• Rhymes for salami

• Nearby Words

salak
salal
salamander
salami
salem
salinas
salisbury steak

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'salami', the plural of 'salame' (spiced pork sausage). This derives from Vulgar Latin '*salamen' (salted meat), ultimately from Latin 'sal' (salt).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Salami. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/salami
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