brew
1 of 2verb
ˈbrü 
brewed; brewing; brews
transitive verb
1
: to prepare (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermentation or by infusion and fermentation
2
a
: to bring about : foment
brew trouble
b
: contrive
3
: to prepare (a drink or other liquid) by infusion in hot water
brew tea
intransitive verb
1
: to brew beer or ale
2
: to be in the process of forming
a storm is brewing
brewer
ˈbrü-ər
noun ˈbru̇(-ə)r
brew
2 of 2noun
1
a
: a brewed beverage (such as beer)
b
: a serving of a brewed beverage
quaff a few brews
c
: something produced by or as if by brewing
2
: the process of brewing
Synonyms
Verb
- abet
- ferment
- foment
- incite
- instigate
- pick
- provoke
- raise
- stir (up)
- whip (up)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Verb They brew the beer on the premises. The restaurant also brews its own ginger ale and root beer. They've been brewing in the new brewery since March. I'll brew another pot of tea. It feels like there's a storm brewing. Noun I'll buy you a brew. a manufacturer of specialty brews a perfect cup of brew time for a quick brew See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Callum Borchers, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 However, despite its popularity, many people still prefer a specialty drink or brew from a local mom-and-pop shop. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 All told, Hammon and two assistants brew enough beer each week to fill six 31-gallon barrels, about 372 gallons total. Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Coffee lovers will enjoy sipping their morning or afternoon brew in these marbling ceramic coffee mugs. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Seeing the ruckus brew from afar, D.J. Moore decided to take matters into his own hands and play peacemaker. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022 New England IPA enjoyers will want to give this Niantic Public House brew a try. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022 Limited amount of the popular Santa's Bribe brew available, free candy canes and Christmas cookies, whit elephant gifts and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 July 2022 For the coffee fanatic, the Good Housekeeping Institute loves this coffee maker, which can be programmed to brew a fresh cup of java ahead of time. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2022 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 So what else might be driving us in our quest for that morning brew? CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Gold Spoon Creamery will offer 16 ice cream flavors made in-house during the grand opening, including banana peanut butter cup, cold brew, cookies and cream, chocolate fudge brownie and more. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 Valdez Brewing makes homemade sodas including orange, ginger beer, grape, and strawberry kiwi, and has begun crafting cold brew, iced tea, lemonades, and more. Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 General admission is $65 plus taxes and fees; VIP admission, which gets you in an hour earlier and a collaboration brew 4-pack, is $99 plus fees. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 Biebs Brew is a French vanilla cold brew that pairs perfectly with his Timbiebs Timbits donut holes, which are also back on the menu. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 On to the second ingredient in this magical brew, the tangy yellow citrus fruit, lemon. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 Recently, Adam Mastroianni, a postdoctoral research scholar at Columbia Business School, invoked this idea in his newsletter, Experimental History, to explain why a flight of beer can be more satisfying than a larger glass of a single brew. Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 See More
Verb
For workers just now going back to offices, a more contemporary welcome can include company swag, cold brew on tap and cash bonuses. Callum Borchers, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 However, despite its popularity, many people still prefer a specialty drink or brew from a local mom-and-pop shop. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 All told, Hammon and two assistants brew enough beer each week to fill six 31-gallon barrels, about 372 gallons total. Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Coffee lovers will enjoy sipping their morning or afternoon brew in these marbling ceramic coffee mugs. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Seeing the ruckus brew from afar, D.J. Moore decided to take matters into his own hands and play peacemaker. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022 New England IPA enjoyers will want to give this Niantic Public House brew a try. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022 Limited amount of the popular Santa's Bribe brew available, free candy canes and Christmas cookies, whit elephant gifts and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 July 2022 For the coffee fanatic, the Good Housekeeping Institute loves this coffee maker, which can be programmed to brew a fresh cup of java ahead of time. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2022 Noun
The band’s brew of indie pop and Welch’s distinctive mezzo-soprano voice – enticing on record – is even more striking on stage. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 So what else might be driving us in our quest for that morning brew? CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Gold Spoon Creamery will offer 16 ice cream flavors made in-house during the grand opening, including banana peanut butter cup, cold brew, cookies and cream, chocolate fudge brownie and more. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2022 Valdez Brewing makes homemade sodas including orange, ginger beer, grape, and strawberry kiwi, and has begun crafting cold brew, iced tea, lemonades, and more. Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 General admission is $65 plus taxes and fees; VIP admission, which gets you in an hour earlier and a collaboration brew 4-pack, is $99 plus fees. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 Biebs Brew is a French vanilla cold brew that pairs perfectly with his Timbiebs Timbits donut holes, which are also back on the menu. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 On to the second ingredient in this magical brew, the tangy yellow citrus fruit, lemon. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 Recently, Adam Mastroianni, a postdoctoral research scholar at Columbia Business School, invoked this idea in his newsletter, Experimental History, to explain why a flight of beer can be more satisfying than a larger glass of a single brew. Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Old English brēowan; akin to Latin fervēre to boil — more at barm
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing brew
Kids Definition
brew 1 of 2
verb
ˈbrü
brewed; brewing
1
: to make (beer) from water, malt, and hops
2
: to prepare by soaking in hot water
brew tea
3
: plan entry 2 sense 2
He's brewing mischief.
4
: to start to form
A storm is brewing.
brew
2 of 2noun
: something made by brewing
brewing 1 of 2
adjective
as in gathering
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- gathering
- coming
- future
- approaching
- looming
- upcoming
- nearing
- pending
- impending
- oncoming
- forthcoming
- possible
- threatening
- imminent
- near
- inevitable
- probable
- likely
- unavoidable
- apocalyptic
- lowering
- predicted
- awaited
- apocalyptical
- anticipated
- foreseen
- expected
- ominous
- menacing
- portentous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- past
- remote
- distant
- ultimate
- eventual
- former
- far-off
- recent
- late
- bygone
brewing
2 of 2verb
1
as in provoking
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being they accused her of deliberately trying to brew dissension within the rank and file Synonyms & Similar Words
- provoking
- fermenting
- raising
- promoting
- triggering
- fomenting
- cultivating
- encouraging
- inciting
- instigating
- picking
- stimulating
- abetting
- fostering
- setting in motion
- sowing
- nurturing
- furthering
- stimulating
- stirring (up)
- whipping (up)
- advancing
- nourishing
- inspiring
- forwarding
- galvanizing
- setting off
- motivating
- detonating
- setting
- rousing
- exciting
- inflaming
- activating
- energizing
- invigorating
- firing
- enflaming
- enlivening
- quickening
- vitalizing
- jazzing (up)
- pepping (up)
- livening (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- checking
- holding
- regulating
- restraining
- inhibiting
- taming
- curbing
- discouraging
- settling
- constraining
- subduing
- soothing
- quieting
- bridling
- calming
- stilling
- reining (in)
- allaying
- tranquilizing
- tranquillizing
2
as in looming
to be about to happen there's trouble brewing in the department Synonyms & Similar Words
- looming
- approaching
- impending
- hovering
- gathering
- threatening
- hanging
- advancing
- nearing
- drawing on
- closing in
- menacing
- lowering
- louring
- overhanging
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- subsiding
- diminishing
- falling
- declining
- waning
- shrinking
- ebbing
- vanishing
- receding
- disappearing
- lowering
- dwindling
- abating
- fading
- tapering
- tapering off
- moderating
- lessening
- relenting
- retreating
- remitting
- letting up
- de-escalating
- withdrawing
- passing
- receding
- falling back
- dying down