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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.

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

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He was meticulous with his coffee brewing, treating it more like a lab experiment than a beverage.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Concerns have been brewing about the ability of design-software companies to make money off artificial intelligence in the same way that other software companies can.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

They started brewing around the same time as America had its own Revolution—and they would be crucial to the growth of the nation over its 250-year history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Many of the raw ingredients used to make beer, including barley, wheat and brewer's yeast, contain vitamin B6 and the brewing process doesn't kill it all off, research suggests.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

And maybe she could answer some questions that were brewing in the back of Frank’s mind—a growing suspicion about his family gift.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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