brisket

[ bris-kit ]

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.

brisket

/ ˈbrɪskɪt /

noun

1. the breast of a four-legged animal
2. the meat from this part, esp of beef

Word History and Origins

Origin of brisket¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of brisket¹

C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse brjōsk gristle, Norwegian and Danish brusk

Example Sentences

The layered cakes, huge pots of brisket, and piles of cookies I made in the early pandemic months eventually gave way to less inspired meals.

From Eater

Consider Miller’s mac and cheese, presented as an appetizer bulked up with nuggets of smoked brisket, delicious burnt ends included, and bone marrow.

From Washington Post

Pickles and raw onions are what Texans love to eat with smoked brisket.

From Washington Post

Beyond keeping it local, here’s what else you need to know to up your brisket game.

From Outside Online

He has a special restaurant-quality machine that then keeps the brisket warm until it’s ready to serve.

From Outside Online

Dinner at the American Jewish Congress gala at Cipriani in midtown Manhattan was a thick slice of brisket covered in gravy.

From The Daily Beast

I added some left-over roast brisket and a scoop of Chinese takeout rice, two favorites.

From The Daily Beast

Meanwhile, remove the brisket from the refrigerator and discard the plastic covering.

From The Daily Beast

Wrap the brisket in the plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

From The Daily Beast

Lay the brisket in a roasting pan and add the braising liquid.

From The Daily Beast

He was found in excellent condition, having more than two inches of fat on the brisket.

From Project Gutenberg

Strike me one good blow—cleave me that traitorous thief from the crown to the brisket!

From Project Gutenberg

"It'll take your logic all its time to keep six inches o' cauld steel out of your brisket," he said very fiercely.

From Project Gutenberg

Buy a few pounds of either salt brisket, thick or thin flank, or buttock of beef; these pieces are always to be had at a low rate.

From Project Gutenberg

The hunter begins at the brisket, and draws the knife downwards.

From Project Gutenberg