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

Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket. —Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024

The brisket is made in the slow cooker for hands-off ease. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

In a video shared on Instagram on Saturday, Oct. 12, the married actors wrapped up some brisket with the help of a BBQ expert. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024

New vendor: Soul & Smoke food truck, purveyor of the tenderest brisket in town. —Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English brusket; akin to Old English brēost breast

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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