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

Smoked carnitas, a play on Dominican carne salada made from brisket trimmings confited in their own fat, are a study in silky-fatty goodness, doused with spicy green aji verde. — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Southern essentials such as brisket, Nashville hot chicken and grits round out the menu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

The restaurant also sold some of the region’s first brisket burgers. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

The brisket came with a smoky taste and the rajas added a peppery flavor that had a kick but wasn’t too spicy. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 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