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

The brisket, seasoned with salt and pepper along with berbere, rosemary, garlic, and ginger, was the standout—rich, smoky, and deeply flavorful.

From Salon

There is a custom-made warmer for meals, with beef brisket and veggie quiche on the menu.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our backstage was behind the theater, so we’d sit out there wearing these crazy corseted outfits while the guy next door was smoking brisket.”

From Los Angeles Times

At one of the food tables, Dad and Aunt Melissa are helping Lily choose between a cheeseburger and brisket.

From Literature

The menu feels comfortingly familiar—smoked brisket, wings, pulled pork, sausage, and all the sides you’d expect—but it’s the sauces that really deliver the flavors Apocalypse is celebrating.

From Salon