Brew
/bruː/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo prepare a drink, especially beer, by steeping, boiling, and fermentation.
/bruː/
To make (a drink, typically beer) by steeping, boiling, and fermentation.
He brews his own beer.
💡 Simply: To make a drink, like tea or beer.
More Examples
The coffee is brewing.
How It's Used
"The master brewer meticulously brewed a dark, robust stout."
"I'm brewing some coffee."
A drink, especially alcoholic, prepared by brewing.
/bruː/
A drink, especially beer, produced by brewing.
This brew is very strong.
💡 Simply: A drink, often beer.
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He offered me a brew.
How It's Used
"We enjoyed a fine brew after the hike."
To be in the process of developing or forming; to begin to happen.
/bruː/
To develop gradually.
A storm is brewing.
💡 Simply: To start happening or developing gradually.
More Examples
Conflict is brewing between the two countries.
How It's Used
"Trouble is brewing in the Middle East."
Idioms & expressions
brew up a storm
To cause a lot of trouble or excitement.
"She really brewed up a storm when she found out."
From Old English *brūwan, meaning "to cook," "to prepare." Related to brewing beer.
The word 'brew' has been used in connection with the preparation of alcoholic beverages since Old English times.
Memory tip
Think of a bubbling cauldron brewing a magical potion.