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

Word of Botello’s supple brisket and meticulous approach spread like wildfire. —Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Fox landed on a blend of prime brisket and chuck, coarsely ground in house and formed into eight-ounce patties with a fat percentage that hovers around 25%. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025

From smoky brisket sandwiches to spicy jalapeño kolaches, the options are as wide-ranging as the aisles. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 15 June 2025

The chicken, beef brisket and pork ribs were ready after sitting in the smoker all day. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 28 May 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