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brewing

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹuɪŋ// UK //bɹˈuːɪŋ// brew·ing

n. the process of making drinks like beer or coffee by soaking ingredients in water. It can also describe a situation where something bad, like a storm or an argument, is starting to develop.

n. the commercial or domestic production of fermented beverages, such as beer, or the preparation of hot drinks through infusion. Often used metaphorically to describe the gathering or development of a significant event, such as a storm or a conflict.


SIMPLE

The local area is famous for its traditional beer brewing.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of working for a large corporation, she decided to turn her hobby of home brewing into a small business.

COMPLEX

While the technical aspects of brewing require precise temperature control, the metaphorical brewing of political unrest in the capital was far less predictable and much harder for the government to manage.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English brewynge; equivalent to brew + -ing.

Usage

Commonly appears as a gerund; when used metaphorically, it often pairs with 'trouble', 'storm', or 'disaster'.

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