brewing

[broo-ing]

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.

brewing

/ ˈbruːɪŋ /

noun

1. a quantity of a beverage brewed at one time

Word History and Origins

Origin of brewing¹

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

Example Sentences

Anna Bergson, who is married to a rabbi and whose children attend Jewish schools, said at a local vigil on Friday that antisemitic hatred had been "brewing" before the attack.

From BBC

José Sousa-Santos, head of the Pacific Regional Security Hub at New Zealand's University of Canterbury, says "a perfect storm is brewing".

From BBC

Amid the film’s self-conscious depiction of a brewing tempest, he remains a true force of nature.

From Los Angeles Times

Criticisms of Jarmond, however, are growing louder and have been brewing for years.

From Los Angeles Times

Japanese brewing giant Asahi has been hit by a cyber-attack that has caused a "systems failure" affecting the company's shipping and customer service operations.

From BBC

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