brainstorming

American  

[breyn-stawr-ming] / ˈbreɪnˌstɔr mɪŋ /

noun

1. a technique for generating ideas and solving specific problems with uncensored and nonlinear thinking, usually performed through group participation in a spontaneous discussion where all ideas are noted without assigning them value, and no proposal is selected or discarded until after the conclusion of the creative exercise.

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brainstorming British  

/ ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ /

noun

1. intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas

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Etymology

Origin of brainstorming

First recorded in 1955–60; brainstorm + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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brainstorming

“The kids who belong to the temple, had a brainstorming session, and they put all their ideas on the table,” Yellin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

It was during a brainstorming session with children from two local schools that the Eastenders icon's name was brought up alongside miners and local rugby players.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Before you start brainstorming your menu, determine your budget.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026

Finally, there are things that don’t require AI at all, like challenging your assumptions or brainstorming with colleagues.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026

“Thank you all for sharing. Now, I’d like to start brainstorming some ideas for how we can begin to repair the harm that you all just described. Gabe, would you like to start?”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz