Brewing

/ˈbruːɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of producing beer by steeping a starch source in water and fermentation.

The brewing of craft beer has become a popular hobby for many.

A mixture or sequence of events that is developing, often used to suggest impending trouble or conflict.

There is a brewing storm in the political landscape that could change everything.

verb

Present participle of brew, meaning to prepare a beverage such as tea or coffee by steeping.

I am brewing a pot of coffee to wake myself up.

To cause to develop or come about, often used in a figurative sense.

She could sense that trouble was brewing between her friends.

Middle English brewen, from Old English brēowan, meaning 'to brew'.

brewing trouble:

Something unpleasant is developing.

brewing storm:

A situation that is about to escalate.

brewing up a storm:

To prepare with enthusiasm, often in cooking or making drinks.

To cause problems or conflicts to arise.

Things are brewing over at the office; I can feel some tension.

To prepare a significant plan or event.

They are brewing up a big surprise for the anniversary.