noun
brisket
BRIHS-kiht
Brisket (noun) means a cut of beef taken from the chest area of the animal, often slow-cooked or smoked. Example: “They smoked the brisket for twelve hours.”
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A cut of beef taken from the chest area of the animal, often slow-cooked or smoked.
"They smoked the brisket for twelve hours."
"Brisket is a classic centerpiece of Texas barbecue."
How to use brisket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough cut of beef from the chest, prized for slow-cooking or smoking until tender.
Common pairings
smoked brisket
beef brisket
brisket sandwich
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Word forms
- Plural
- briskets
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Etymology
From Middle English brusket, likely from an Old Norse word for cartilage or gristle, referring to the chest area of an animal.
Frequently asked questions
What does “brisket” mean?
The word “brisket” means a cut of beef taken from the chest area of the animal, often slow-cooked or smoked. In plain terms, a tough cut of beef from the chest, prized for slow-cooking or smoking until tender.
How do you pronounce “brisket”?
“Brisket” is pronounced BRIHS-kiht (/ˈbɹɪskɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “brisket” in a sentence?
Here is “brisket” used in a sentence: “They smoked the brisket for twelve hours.”
What part of speech is “brisket”?
“Brisket” is a noun.
Where does the word “brisket” come from?
The word “brisket” comes from Middle English. From Middle English brusket, likely from an Old Norse word for cartilage or gristle, referring to the chest area of an animal.
