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

Beyond the ribs, ordering the chicken or brisket comes with a bonus treat. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

The team had brisket, pork shoulders and ribs cooking, with more food ready for friends and visitors. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026

By the time the brisket is served, the beef is held together by hopes, dreams and barbecue sauce. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 21 June 2026

And customers snap up sandwiches of brisket, three-meat sandwiches, and anything else. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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