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

Billed as the world’s largest competition of its kind, the World Series of Barbecue attracts hundreds of teams from around the nation to compete for titles, trophies and cash in categories such as ribs, turkey, pork and brisket. —Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025

Its extensive menu goes beyond barbecue classics, including an extensive lineup of sandwiches like the pork belly banh mi and its massive 1LB BBQ Superstack, topped with pork belly, brisket, pulled pork and bacon. —Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025

Deceptively simple sandwiches like tuna or brisket with apple are packed with flavor, and the pastries—especially the donuts—can’t be beat. —Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025

Angelo’s is the lunch stop and Strowman devoured ribs, brisket and more smoked meats, restaurant owner Jason George told the Star-Telegram. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 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