brewing

brew-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The process or industry of making beer.

  2. 2.

    Making beer, tea, or coffee (from "brew").

  3. 3.

    The preparation of tea or coffee.

  4. 4.

    Developing or forming (of trouble, storms).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    brewing industry — the commercial production of beer
  • •
    something's brewing — trouble or change is developing
  • •
    craft brewing — small-scale artisanal beer production

Related words

See also: brew, brewer, brewery
Synonyms: concoction, fermentation, preparation

Etymology

From Old English "brēowan" (to brew) + "-ing." The noun use referring to the beer industry developed in the 14th century.