Pronunciation: /ˈbruɪŋ/

Definitions of brewing

noun the process of making beer or other alcoholic drinks by fermentation

Example Sentences

A1 I can smell the brewing coffee in the kitchen.

A2 The brewing storm caused everyone to seek shelter.

B1 The brewing conflict between the two countries escalated into a full-blown war.

B2 The brewing tension in the office was palpable as the deadline approached.

C1 The brewing of beer requires precise temperature control and timing.

C2 The brewing of a new political movement was evident in the recent protests.

adjective related to the process of making beer or other alcoholic drinks

Example Sentences

A1 I can smell the brewing coffee in the kitchen.

A2 The brewing storm made us cancel our picnic plans.

B1 The brewing tension between the two countries could lead to a conflict.

B2 There is a brewing controversy surrounding the new government policy.

C1 The brewing political unrest in the region is causing concern among the international community.

C2 The brewing economic crisis has led to widespread layoffs and financial instability.

Examples of brewing in a Sentence

formal The process of brewing coffee involves carefully measuring out the coffee grounds and water.

informal I heard there's a new brewery opening up in town, they must be brewing some great beer.

slang I'm brewing up a plan to sneak out of work early on Friday.

figurative Tensions have been brewing between the two rival gangs for weeks now.

Grammatical Forms of brewing

past tense

brewed

plural

brewings

comparative

more brewing

superlative

most brewing

present tense

brew

future tense

will brew

perfect tense

have brewed

continuous tense

is brewing

singular

brewing

positive degree

brew

infinitive

to brew

gerund

brewing

participle

brewed

Origin and Evolution of brewing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'brewing' originates from the Old English word 'breowan' which means to brew or ferment. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'brewwan'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'brewing' has evolved to specifically refer to the process of making beer by steeping, boiling, and fermenting malt and hops.