brewing

American  

[broo-ing] / ˈbru ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person who brews.

2. the process of being brewed.

3. the occupation or business of producing beer, ale, etc.

4. a quantity or batch brewed in a single process or at one time.

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brewing British  

/ ˈbruːɪŋ /

noun

1. a quantity of a beverage brewed at one time

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Etymology

Origin of brewing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; brew, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Big picture: If there were big trouble brewing for the economy, a telltale sign would be rising jobless claims.

From MarketWatch

For several months tension has been brewing in northern Ethiopia as Amhara and Eritrean forces remain present in violation of the peace deal.

From Barron's

Tirawi had told AFP in December 2023 that "a kind of rebellion" was brewing within the movement, as well as across other Palestinian factions.

From Barron's

Senior Federal Reserve officials were in a good mood in January 2020 — but danger was brewing on the other side of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Williams didn’t even mention the COVID-19 virus brewing on the other side of the world when it came time for him to talk.

From MarketWatch

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