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

That doesn’t necessarily mean the Big D — a brisket sandwich on rye bread, topped with Swiss cheese and onion rings — and other popular items at the Kansas City barbecue joint are totally going away, though. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025

There’s nothing wrong with ogling a juicy rack of ribs or drooling over a hunk of brisket slowly smoking over hot coals. —Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025

Choose from dishes like the brisket omelet, avocado toast, or homemade cheddar biscuits served with sausage gravy. —Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

The menu includes brisket, beef ribs, smoked turkey and oxtails. —Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 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