: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also : a cut of beef from the brisket
see beef illustration
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Carroll placed third at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo regional qualifier, taking first place in the brisket category. —
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 The family-friendly spot features a weekly selection of 20 beers, ciders, and seltzers, plus a menu of creative pub grub ranging from buffalo chicken eggrolls to brisket dumplings served with beer cheese. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 Barbecue is a major focus, with items like brisket, pulled pork and ribs smoked in-store, alongside sides such as mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, collard greens, cheesy jalapeño grits and garlic Parmesan roasted potatoes. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Grandma’s brisket was the best ever — tender, tangy meat that dissolved on the tongue. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brisket
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 The family-friendly spot features a weekly selection of 20 beers, ciders, and seltzers, plus a menu of creative pub grub ranging from buffalo chicken eggrolls to brisket dumplings served with beer cheese. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 Barbecue is a major focus, with items like brisket, pulled pork and ribs smoked in-store, alongside sides such as mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, collard greens, cheesy jalapeño grits and garlic Parmesan roasted potatoes. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Grandma’s brisket was the best ever — tender, tangy meat that dissolved on the tongue. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brisket
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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brisket
noun
bris·ket ˈbris-kət 
: the breast or lower chest of a four-footed animal
also : a cut of beef from the brisket
Medical Definition
brisket
noun
bris·ket ˈbris-kət
: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
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