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

With flight delays mounting and worries brewing about the health of Americans and the economy, Wall Street might finally be paying attention.

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While markets might look calm on the surface, signs of trouble might be brewing underneath, according to a report from SentimenTrader shared with MarketWatch on Wednesday.

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A World Bank report this week pointed to an oil supply glut brewing for next year.

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“There’s a critical crisis that has been brewing for a while, and it’s reaching a fevered pitch.”

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The Big Money bears see trouble brewing in gold’s advance and stocks’ lofty valuations.

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