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
The brisket, seasoned with salt and pepper along with berbere, rosemary, garlic, and ginger, was the standout—rich, smoky, and deeply flavorful.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 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
The food was OK, alas — a passable brisket burrito, chalky queso, insipid guacamole.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025
I was making enchiladas de carne one day with some near-expired brisket I had found on clearance at the meat market.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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