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

Buc-ee's built its brand by transforming gas stations into unique destinations with amenities like pristine bathrooms and fresh brisket, fostering organic growth and customer loyalty. — Allen Adamson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The restaurant will serve crispy tamarind wings, coconut mussels, rice flour crepes and many varieties of pho, from flank and brisket to rare eye round. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Heirloom produce, honey and eggs are picked and collected right outside your window and become part of the buttermilk biscuits with house honey butter, brisket hash with jalapeño hollandaise and greenhouse lettuce scrambles. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

From there, the brisket—a fan-favorite for decades—is a must, as is the crawfish bisque if it’s listed as a special. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 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