: the breast or lower chest of a quadruped animal
also
: a cut of beef from the brisket see beef illustration
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The fast casual restaurant, which started in Long Island, offers a hot dog menu with next-level creations and a BBQ menu featuring brisket, chicken and pulled pork.
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2024
The venue with a retractable roof offers can't-miss concessions like Frito Pie in a Bag and brisket egg rolls.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
But the menu also includes Axis venison, brisket tacos, ceviche and Shiner Bock beer bread.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2024
The ropa vieja, for example, is made with shredded brisket, creole sauce and congrí rice.
—Axios Charlotte Team, Axios, 19 July 2024
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2024
The venue with a retractable roof offers can't-miss concessions like Frito Pie in a Bag and brisket egg rolls.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
But the menu also includes Axis venison, brisket tacos, ceviche and Shiner Bock beer bread.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2024
The ropa vieja, for example, is made with shredded brisket, creole sauce and congrí rice.
—Axios Charlotte Team, Axios, 19 July 2024
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“Brisket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brisket. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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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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