Word
brewing
Phoneticsbrew·ing
US/ˈbɹuɪŋ/
UK/bɹˈuːɪŋ/
Definitions
02a storm or trouble starting
n. the start of a storm or a difficult situation.
n. the gathering or development of a storm, or metaphorically, the onset of a conflict or crisis.
“The dark clouds suggested a storm was brewing over the mountains.”
“There was a political crisis brewing in the capital, though the public remained largely unaware of the tension between the ministers.”
Literary
Synonyms
03preparing a drink
v. making a drink like tea or coffee by letting it sit in hot water.
v. the act of preparing a beverage by infusion or decoction. This present participle form often describes the active state of preparation.
“I could smell fresh coffee brewing in the kitchen when I woke up.”
“While the tea was brewing, she prepared the tray with lemon slices and honey for her guests.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Once you’ve done your bit – brewing an espresso to the best of your ability – the Bambino Plus is happy to take over.” “Tip a splash of hot water into the mug you’re brewing into, swirl it, then tip it out.” “The Aiden tailors its settings to suit the type of coffee and the amount you’re brewing.” “It is measured in seconds for espresso and minutes for most manual brewing methods.” Etymology
From Middle English brewynge; equivalent to brew + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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