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: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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The menu, which includes ribs, brisket, chicken wings and pulled pork, draws crowds from all over Miami and beyond, sometimes resulting in customers waiting for hours to eat on the weekend.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
The bottom line: These no-frills burgers and sides would be welcome in just about any neighborhood, and left us eager to return for things like the brisket, a float … and more sprouts.
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Andrew King, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Texas Sheet Cake, brisket, Dr Pepper, Whataburger, ranch water, and Blue Bell top this list, of course, as classic representations of Texas innovation and long-standing hospitality.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
Lines formed down the block for brisket, beef ribs, smoked turkey and oxtails.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English brusket; akin to Old English brēost breast
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of brisket was
in the 14th century
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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
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