: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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Large cuts of meat such as pork butts and beef brisket can easily take as long as 11 hours or more from start to finish, depending on your level of experience and attention to detail.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The counter-service eatery has been serving beef brisket since 1930.
—Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Until the doors open in 2027, North Carolinians will have to wait a little longer for their first taste of Beaver Nuggets and brisket sandwiches close to home, but with construction now underway, the countdown to the state's first Buc-ee's has officially begun.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
There are plenty of classic Texas comfort foods here, such as brisket and tacos, but there are also a few surprises.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The counter-service eatery has been serving beef brisket since 1930.
—Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Until the doors open in 2027, North Carolinians will have to wait a little longer for their first taste of Beaver Nuggets and brisket sandwiches close to home, but with construction now underway, the countdown to the state's first Buc-ee's has officially begun.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
There are plenty of classic Texas comfort foods here, such as brisket and tacos, but there are also a few surprises.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brisket
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 24 Jun. 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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