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

"There had been a conspiracy brewing for a long time to weaken Bangladesh's forces," Rahman said.

From Barron's

The research has practical implications far beyond the brewing world.

From Science Daily

Videos of robots folding laundry or brewing espresso have flooded social-media feeds, while investors have poured billions of dollars into development.

From The Wall Street Journal

Expectations were brewing that the S&P changes to include Sandisk or Strategy would have come in early December, as part of a regularly scheduled rebalance.

From MarketWatch

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart said "something must have been brewing" between the two players before the red card.

From BBC

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