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

As a general rule of thumb, 300-500 square inches will comfortably accommodate a whole brisket, pork shoulder, a full rack of baby back ribs, or about 20 quarter-pound burgers. —Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025

The kitchen will serve St. Louis-style barbecue with brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage and chicken along with Southern-style side dishes. —Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025

That includes a collection of new sandwiches, a vegetable couscous salad, a patty melt and loaded brisket cheese curds, among others. —Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025

Outside, Maria’s husband, Tom, smokes a mean brisket that graces many of the best dishes. —Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English brusket; akin to Old English brēost breast

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brisket

• biscuit

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