brew
verb (used with object)
to make (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermenting malt and hops.
brewed
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past participleof brew.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof brew.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
brewverb (used with object)to make (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermenting malt and hops.
Example Sentences
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If successful, researchers could recreate the taste of Guinness as it was brewed in 1864 using samples of the recovered stout.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
A little over an hour before the album’s release, Rodrigo played four songs from the album as the room brewed with excitement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Thankfully, you’ll find plenty of grilled beef and ice-cold Guaraní pilsner, brewed for the restaurant, to smooth things over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Freshly brewed coffee made from whole beans may contain very different caffeine levels compared to instant coffee, and preparation methods can also affect cholesterol levels.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
Like a mixture of freshly brewed coffee and leftover sandwiches.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
