brisket

American  

[bris-kit] / ˈbrɪs kɪt /

noun

1. the breast of an animal, or the part of the breast lying next to the ribs.

2. a cut of meat, especially beef, from this part.

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brisket British  

/ ˈbrɪskɪt /

noun

1. the breast of a four-legged animal

2. the meat from this part, esp of beef

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Etymology

Origin of brisket

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English brusket, perhaps from Old Norse brjōsk “cartilage” (compare Norwegian brusk, Swedish brosk )

Example Sentences

Orion wares include 58 tortillas, 43 cups of coffee, barbecued beef brisket and five types of hot sauce.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“We referred to him as our taste tester. He was always, ‘Hey, I need to taste that brisket, or I need to taste the chicken and make sure that it’s good,’” Franco said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Delpique had started testing the brisket recipe three weeks earlier, telling his chefs to adjust the cook time, then the rub, which tasted too strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Crowd Cow Japanese A5 Wagyu Trimmed Brisket Flat – For the smokers out there, brisket is a classic — beloved in competitions and backyard BBQs alike.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Being a vegetarian also meant giving up traditions I value: the Thanksgiving turkey, my mother’s beef brisket at Passover, or even franks at the ballpark.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan