brisket

noun

bris·​ket ˈbri-skət How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: 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 Zavala's Barbecue in Grand Prairie will sell brisket, sausage and beef ribs. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 Next, Troop, Ro James, Glenn Jones and Adina Howard are headlining, and the festival features a lineup of local barbecue experts and grilling gurus serving up ribs, brisket, chicken and more. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2024 Bites of a Reuben were interrupted by a glob of fatty gristle; the au jus in the Papa Eddie, a French dip with otherwise good brisket, was unbearably salty. Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 Diners can upgrade to endless brisket or Southwest chicken tacos for an extra $3. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brisket 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English brusket; akin to Old English brēost breast

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brisket was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

brisket

noun
bris·​ket ˈbris-kət How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal

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