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

Examples of brisket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Price at time of publish: $9 For Hanukkah parties where latkes, doughnuts, brisket, and other foods are served, the host might appreciate this three-tier serving stand that adds a sophisticated touch to party foods. Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023 In the center of each bowl is a pile of skinny, chewy, glassy noodles, plus lightly pickled daikon, cucumber, and a couple slices of brisket. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2023 Get the Recipe 23 of 90 Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew This Brunswick stew is the perfect excuse to pick up a pound of brisket from your favorite local BBQ joint. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023 Black Angus prime brisket, heritage breed Duroc pork, beef tallow in the tortillas. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2023 Sales of limited-edition Casey’s chips in flavors like sweet corn, barbecue brisket and jalapeño Cheddar sold well this summer. Julie Creswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023 With both chicken and brisket, our crowd-pleasing version has the best of both worlds. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2023 The menu superstar is the brisket, which is cooked to fork-tender perfection with a delectable and crispy burnt ends crust. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2023 The roster of new concessions items to be sold during football games at AT&T Stadium in 2023 include some cheesy delights: brisket and mac and cheese in a bowl ($16.50), laced with jalapeños and barbecue sauce; and brisket mac and cheese balls ($13.25), breaded in Bar-B-Q Fritos and fried. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023 See More

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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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Cite this Entry

“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

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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