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; see origin at brew, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Things were brewing, in many ways and on several fronts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But that one-time financial boost will fade, signaling more trouble could be brewing if inflation, already near 4%, keeps rising unchecked.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Perhaps the best-known examples of fermentation are in baking and brewing, where yeast breaks down sugar into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto let a day’s stroll linger into profundity, the twilight dimming and human connection brewing in all its possibilities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

I smelled hot coffee brewing in the kitchen, and bacon.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

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