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

Recent Examples on the Web Trim the fat from the brisket and cut it to fit in the slow cooker. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Feb. 2024 Some dishes will be available to purchase on-site, but the brisket fried rice and Lao-style ribeye steak are available for pre-orders only. Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 The brisket is tender, nearly melting upon the first bite. Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024 Most diners judge a barbecue restaurant by the brisket, and on this day it was sliced thin, lean and showed a classic bark and smoke ring. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 That makes all the difference with this brisket, served in half-pound portions. Carlos Frías, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 The 21-and-up bar is located upstairs at Silver Lake Lodge, and its menu features items like sticky-finger brisket fries and nachos to soak up any adult beverages consumed before heading back outside. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024 But late last year, the chef opened a full-size restaurant serving, yes, his market-famous brisket and pastrami, but also peppery pork ribs, fiery sausage links, corned beef and more. Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024 So, cowboys dine on brisket tacos alongside the wine crowd trying a new pinot noir. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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