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 food was OK, alas — a passable brisket burrito, chalky queso, insipid guacamole.

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Barbecue restaurants, too, will sometimes sell smoked meats by the pound — brisket, pulled pork, chicken — that need little more than a good bun or a scoop of rice to become dinner.

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Minced short rib, chuck, brisket and a generous dose of added fat, all in carefully measured ratios.

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It’s hard to imagine Congressman Gill objecting to someone tearing into a brisket sandwich at a backyard cookout.

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There’s even the legendary Moto brisket cigar — once exclusive to their catering menu — now available to the public.

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