Meaning & Definition of word "Brewing"

Brewing

/ˈbruːɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The process of producing beer by steeping a starch source in water and fermentation.
    • Example: The brewing of craft beer has become a popular hobby for many.
  • 2. A mixture or sequence of events that is developing, often used to suggest impending trouble or conflict.
    • Example: There is a brewing storm in the political landscape that could change everything.

verb:

  • 1. Present participle of brew, meaning to prepare a beverage such as tea or coffee by steeping.
    • Example: I am brewing a pot of coffee to wake myself up.
  • 2. To cause to develop or come about, often used in a figurative sense.
    • Example: She could sense that trouble was brewing between her friends.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

brew:

To make a beverage by soaking in water.

brewery:

A facility where beer is produced.

brewmaster:

A person who oversees the brewing process.

Slang Meanings of brewing

Meaning: To cause problems or conflicts to arise.

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

Meaning: To prepare a significant plan or event.

Example Sentence: They are brewing up a big surprise for the anniversary.