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

Close to the platform, Jack Stack Barbecue serves Kansas-style beef burnt ends, brisket, and pork spare ribs. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Dishes include truffle chicken wings ($16), pork steak ($17), brisket ($18) and mac & cheese ($7). — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Smoked carnitas, a play on Dominican carne salada made from brisket trimmings confited in their own fat, are a study in silky-fatty goodness, doused with spicy green aji verde. — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Southern essentials such as brisket, Nashville hot chicken and grits round out the menu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 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