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

The brewing east-west beef wasn't the only reason Jones called it - it was mainly intended to discuss the state of hip-hop and let the new generation hear life and business advice from a group of highly successful black executives.

From BBC

The research focused particular attention on what's left behind during the production of plant-based dairy, produce, and brewing.

From Salon

Since June, Atomo has also been selling through its website a blend of beanless and conventional coffee intended for home brewing that I have also purchased to try.

From BBC

You don’t need to look far to see trouble brewing.

From BBC

There is a reckoning brewing that the mainstream media apparatuses Democrats stuck to are no longer sufficient, and that it’s time for the libs to own a durable apparatus to take on the right wing’s domination of their once-favorite mediums.

From Slate

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