: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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Another is the 12-day, labor-intensive process of making brisket into pastrami.
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Serve it on the side of protein, such as shrimp or brisket, for a classic, rich, comforting Southern supper.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
At El Paisa, the brisket is so juicy, owing some of its deliciousness to being cooked in lard.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Police report that the thefts include brisket taken from H-E-B and Walmart locations in Buda, along with stores in Manor and Austin.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Serve it on the side of protein, such as shrimp or brisket, for a classic, rich, comforting Southern supper.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
At El Paisa, the brisket is so juicy, owing some of its deliciousness to being cooked in lard.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Police report that the thefts include brisket taken from H-E-B and Walmart locations in Buda, along with stores in Manor and Austin.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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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
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