brisket
Americannoun
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the breast of an animal, or the part of the breast lying next to the ribs.
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a cut of meat, especially beef, from this part.
noun
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the breast of a four-legged animal
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the meat from this part, esp of beef
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
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Orion wares include 58 tortillas, 43 cups of coffee, barbecued beef brisket and five types of hot sauce.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
There is a custom-made warmer for meals, with beef brisket and veggie quiche on the menu.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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
Union Square Cafe uses a specialty blend of brisket, short rib and chuck developed with Manhattan butcher Pat LaFrieda.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 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
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