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: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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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
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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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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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
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