brisket

noun

bris·​ket ˈbri-skət How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: 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. 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. 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. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025 Lines formed down the block for brisket, beef ribs, smoked turkey and oxtails. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for brisket 

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 How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce brisket (audio)
: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal

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