: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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Cuts like chuck roast, pork shoulder, brisket, and short ribs need plenty of time for connective tissue to break down, creating the most tender, juicy results.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Of course, no Texas road trip would be complete without a stop at Buc-ee's—the legendary Texas travel stop known for its enormous gas stations, spotless bathrooms, snack walls, and enough brisket sandwiches and beaver nuggets to fuel the rest of your journey.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Corned beef starts with fresh beef brisket and a curing brine that includes salt, spices, and sugar.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Stearns cashed a $33,000 first-place check, donned a cowboy hat and then made plans to hit Terry Black’s for brisket with friends and family later Sunday night.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Of course, no Texas road trip would be complete without a stop at Buc-ee's—the legendary Texas travel stop known for its enormous gas stations, spotless bathrooms, snack walls, and enough brisket sandwiches and beaver nuggets to fuel the rest of your journey.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Corned beef starts with fresh beef brisket and a curing brine that includes salt, spices, and sugar.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Stearns cashed a $33,000 first-place check, donned a cowboy hat and then made plans to hit Terry Black’s for brisket with friends and family later Sunday night.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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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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