noun
- a dark, dense German bread made from coarsely ground rye
Examples
- The deli served thick slices of pumpernickel with pastrami.
- She preferred pumpernickel over white bread for sandwiches.
- The bakery’s pumpernickel had a rich, earthy flavor.
- He ordered a Reuben sandwich on pumpernickel bread.
- The dark pumpernickel contrasted nicely with the pale cheese.
- German pumpernickel is traditionally baked for many hours.