noun
Uncommon
brewing
BROO-ihng
Brewing (noun) means the process or business of making beer or other fermented drinks. Example: “He studied the science of brewing at college.”
noun
1
The process or business of making beer or other fermented drinks.
"He studied the science of brewing at college."
"Brewing has a long tradition in the region."
"Home brewing is a popular hobby for people who enjoy making their own beer."
2
The gradual build-up of something, especially trouble or a storm.
"There was clearly something brewing between the two of them."
"The brewing of a storm over the hills made the farmers hurry home."
"There was a brewing of discontent among the staff after the announcement."
How to use brewing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of making beer, or figuratively, something building up before it happens.
Common pairings
home brewing
craft brewing
something brewing
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Etymology
The noun form of "brew" plus "-ing", covering both the literal craft of making beer and the figurative sense of tension building.
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What does “brewing” mean?
The word “brewing” means the process or business of making beer or other fermented drinks. In plain terms, the activity of making beer, or figuratively, something building up before it happens.
How do you pronounce “brewing”?
“Brewing” is pronounced BROO-ihng (/ˈbɹuːɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “brewing” in a sentence?
Here is “brewing” used in a sentence: “He studied the science of brewing at college.”
What part of speech is “brewing”?
“Brewing” is a noun.
Is “brewing” a common word?
“Brewing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “brewing” have?
“Brewing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process or business of making beer or other fermented drinks.
What is the difference between brewing and distilling?
Brewing is the process of making beer or other fermented drinks through fermentation, while distilling involves heating a fermented liquid to concentrate its alcohol content. Beer is brewed, whereas spirits like whisky are distilled after an initial brewing or fermentation stage.
What does it mean when trouble is "brewing"?
When trouble, a storm, or a conflict is described as "brewing," it means it is gradually building up and is likely to happen soon. This figurative sense draws on the slow, building process of actual beer brewing.
Is "brewing" always about beer?
No, "brewing" has two distinct senses: one referring literally to making beer or fermented drinks, and another used figuratively for the gradual build-up of something, especially trouble or a storm. The correct meaning depends on context.
