brewing
ˈbruːɪŋ
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Definition of brewing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
alcoholTECH.production of alcoholic drinks by fermentationTECH.
  • Brewing is an ancient art practiced worldwide.
fermentation
2.
industryTECH.business or occupation of making beerTECH.
  • He has been in the brewing for decades.
fermentation
3.
situation formingdevelopment of an event or situation
  • There was a sense of brewing trouble as the crowd grew restless..
emergence formation
4.
weatherRareformation of a storm or gathering cloudsRare
  • The brewing over the sea looked ominous.

Adjective

1.
developmentin the process of forming or developing
  • A brewing storm threatened the coastal town.
developing emerging forming
2.
beerTECH.related to the production of beerTECH.
  • He works in the brewing industry.
fermenting malting
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Expressions with brewing

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storm is forming in the atmosphere
The dark clouds indicate a storm is brewing.
a situation or problem is starting to form or emerge
Something is brewing that could cause trouble later.
problems or conflict are starting to develop
Trouble is brewing between the two teams.
signs of an upcoming revolt or resistance
There is a rebellion brewing among the workers due to unfair wages.
situation is developing or about to happen
There’s a scandal brewing in the company after the leaked emails.
change or event is about to happen
A big announcement has been brewing at the company.

Origin of brewing

Old English, breowan (to brew)

Terms with brewing included in their meaning

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brewing
alcoholic drink made from fermented grains and hops
brewing appliance
kitchen appliance for brewing coffee
beverages
drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer
brewing
device that separates coffee grounds from liquid coffee
brewed residue
used coffee beans after brewing
appliances
describing machines used for brewing coffee
brewing method
coffee made by dripping hot water through ground coffee beans
brewing type
beer with reduced calories or a milder taste and thinner body

Examples of brewing in a sentence

  • The festival celebrated traditional brewing techniques.
  • Brewing has become a popular craft in recent years.
  • The brewing requires precise temperature control.
  • The brewing of a storm was evident in the darkening skies.
  • There was a brewing of excitement before the concert started.
  • The brewing in the distance signaled a coming storm.

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  1. French:brassage, couvant, ...
  2. German:Brauen, aufziehend, ...
  3. Italian:birrificazione, in arrivo, ...
  4. Spanish:elaboración de cerveza, en formación, ...
  5. Portuguese:produção de cerveja, iminente, ...
  6. Chinese:酿造, 酝酿中的, ...
  7. Japanese:醸造, 発展中の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخْمِير, مُتَكَوِّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּשּׁוּל בִּירָה, מְמַשְׁמֵשׁ וּבָא, ...
  10. Russian:пивоварение, назревающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пивоваріння, насувається, ...
  12. Hindi:मद्यनिर्माण, बनता हुआ, ...
brew
bruː
brew: drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer
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Definition of brew - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
beveragesUKdrink made by brewing, especially tea or beerUK
  • He enjoyed a hot brew on a cold day.
blend mixture
2.
figurativemixture of events or qualities forming a more potent whole
  • The meeting was a strange brew of excitement and confusion..
blend combination
3.
geographyRareUKoverhanging hill or cliffRareUK
  • The village was near a steep brew.
cliff precipice

Verb

1.
beveragetr./intr.make tea or coffee with hot watertr./intr.
  • She likes to brew her coffee fresh every morning.
infuse steep
2.
develop situationintr.develop slowly, often leading to something negativeintr.
  • A storm was brewing on the horizon..
ferment simmer
3.
beertr./intr.make beer by fermentationtr./intr.
  • They brew their own beer at home.
concoct distill ferment
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  • brew: drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer
    drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer
  • brew: overhanging hill or cliff
    overhanging hill or cliff

Expressions with brew

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prepare hot drinks, especially tea or coffee
She decided to brew up some coffee for the guests..
cause tension or disagreement to develop
The new policy might brew a conflict between the management and the employees.
secretly develop a plan
The group met to brew a plan without anyone knowing.
plan something secretly or dishonestly
They were brewing a scheme to steal the company's data.
create a lot of excitement or controversy
The new policy brewed up a storm among the employees.
plan a secret and harmful scheme
They were arrested for trying to brew a conspiracy against the government.

Origin of brew

Old English, breowan (to brew)

Examples of brew in a sentence

  • A cold brew was perfect for the summer afternoon.
  • Their relationship was a complex brew of love and hate.
  • The project was a brew of innovative ideas and practical challenges.
  • The hikers rested at the edge of the brew.
  • Birds nested on the rocky brew.
  • He prefers to brew his tea with loose leaves.

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  1. French:boisson, préparer, ...
  2. German:Getränk, brühen, ...
  3. Italian:bevanda, preparare, ...
  4. Spanish:infusión, preparar, ...
  5. Portuguese:infusão, preparar, ...
  6. Chinese:饮品, 泡, ...
  7. Japanese:飲み物, 淹れる, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشْرُوب مُخَمَّر, حَضَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲלִיטָה, לַחְלֹט, ...
  10. Russian:напиток, заваривать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:напій, заварювати, ...
  12. Hindi:काढ़ा, बनाना, ...
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