brisket

noun

bris·​ket ˈbri-skət How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also : a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration

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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 See All Example Sentences for brisket

Word History

Etymology

Middle English brusket; akin to Old English brēost breast

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brisket was in the 14th century

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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

brisket

noun
bris·​ket ˈbris-kət How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal

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