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

Grab breakfast or lunch at The Roots Restaurant, savor smoked brisket at Cryderman’s Barbecue, or sample fresh seafood and Southern specialities at Backwater. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

Dink and dunk in Houston, under the lights, and the Cougars will have you for brisket. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025

The shrimp dumplings are satisfyingly spicy and plump, and the beef noodle soup is comforting and well-balanced, with tender beef brisket chunks. —Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025

There is a slew of new offerings, from a coney flight to a pho brisket sandwich to butter chicken samosas. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 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