: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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North Texas Smoke made the most-recent Texas Monthly Top 50 list for its peppery brisket.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
And Aaron was more than willing to spread the gospel of great brisket, sharing his techniques through numerous profiles, books, and a PBS show.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The low-lit, time-warp space — a Paul Thomas Anderson reverie of the bygone San Fernando Valley — has since 2022 developed an ardently in-the-know following for dishes like a Jewish take on poutine (crispy potatoes, wagyu brisket) and a Vietnamese riff on a burger (hoisin ketchup, cilantro).
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
This recipe for brisket chili is perfect for a weeknight dinner, game-day feast, or after-church Sunday supper.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
And Aaron was more than willing to spread the gospel of great brisket, sharing his techniques through numerous profiles, books, and a PBS show.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
The low-lit, time-warp space — a Paul Thomas Anderson reverie of the bygone San Fernando Valley — has since 2022 developed an ardently in-the-know following for dishes like a Jewish take on poutine (crispy potatoes, wagyu brisket) and a Vietnamese riff on a burger (hoisin ketchup, cilantro).
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
This recipe for brisket chili is perfect for a weeknight dinner, game-day feast, or after-church Sunday supper.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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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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