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

So far it’s included four meat choices: brisket ($18), pork ribs ($15) and two sausage varieties ($8 per link), with homemade barbecue sauce, plus a few sides including potato salad, creamy cucumber salad and pinto beans. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025

Pangaea’s burger had its own winning streak, and Urban Roots’ smoked brisket shows up in barbecue platters as well as Cervecería tacos. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025

Grab the lunch special at Poche's Restaurant and then shop at their Cajun Meat Market for mouthwatering pork, chicken, brisket, and more to take home. —Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025

That’s very important, obviously, that the brisket is tender and the ribs are juicy. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 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