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

My medium-sized pho bowl came with brisket and rare beef ($15) dunked in impossibly clear and flavorful beef broth. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025

Customer Ezra Stern, of Boca Raton, orders meats such as brisket in a 15-pound package, chuck roast, which comes in a 7- to 10-pound block, and chicken breasts in an 8-pound package. —Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025

The main ‘must’ on his menu would be brisket tacos, Barella said. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 28 May 2025

Pit master Matt Horn served brisket at a backyard-style luncheon, while James Beard semifinalist chef Michael Reed hosted a multi-course dinner at J Vineyards. —Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 22 May 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