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

The smoky-sweet sauce on the tender pulled brisket beautifully balances the creamy, savory macaroni and cheese. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025

Dig into legendary ribs, wings, and brisket at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, the roadhouse-style flagship that has become an Upstate New York institution. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025

The Patriotic Pig Smokehouse, recognized by Texas Monthly for its brisket burger, will remain open at 3900 Rufe Snow Drive. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025

The brisket burger can be found at Feather & Flame at stand 427 in December, while the pizza is at Anaheim Pizza at stand 210 (additional Anaheim Pizza locations will open at sections 203 and 418 in December). —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 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