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

Horn opened a new restaurant in Lafayette in December in the former Bo’s Barbecue space, serving his signature West Coast barbecue like brisket, pork ribs and smoked turkey. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025

Coastal Que is typically open from Memorial Day to several weeks after Labor Day, and serves Texas barbecue classics such as brisket, ribs, pork belly, sausage, and smoked chicken. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025

The menu, which includes ribs, brisket, chicken wings and pulled pork, draws crowds from all over Miami and beyond, sometimes resulting in customers waiting for hours to eat on the weekend. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025

The bottom line: These no-frills burgers and sides would be welcome in just about any neighborhood, and left us eager to return for things like the brisket, a float … and more sprouts. —Andrew King, Axios, 21 Jan. 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