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

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Place the brisket back in the oven for 30 minutes and allow the brisket to brown and broth to reduce. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 Community Minded Kitchen presents Mister Bar-B-Que features a takeout buffet of favorites including brisket, pulled pork, rib tips and more. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 The chunks of brisket that should have been jiggly and tender were far too thick. Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024 Add brisket and cook until well browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brisket 

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