brisket

noun

bris·​ket ˈbri-skət 

: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal

also : a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration

Examples of brisket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Classic and creative craft burgers are on the menu at M.L. Rose along with the eatery's signature crispy waffle fries in regular or sweet potato, while Edley’s offers its Off The Smoker brisket, ribs, pork and chicken. —Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Four-year-old bucks show significant swelling, with heavy shoulders and an enlarged brisket and neck. —Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024

Main Street Hustle: 16-hour roasted brisket, mustard, cabbage, and pickles. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2024

No figgy pudding or, God forbid, baked ham, but black-and-white cookies, lox and bagels, brisket, latkes, babka and kichel. —Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English brusket; akin to Old English brēost breast

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brisket

noun

bris·​ket ˈbris-kət 

: the breast or lower chest of a four-footed animal

also : a cut of beef from the brisket

Medical Definition

brisket

noun

bris·​ket ˈbris-kət 

: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal