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brewing

Pronunciation: [ˈbruːɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use brewing in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “food and drink”

(verb) to make a drink like tea or coffee by mixing hot water with ingredients. It means that you are creating a tasty beverage by soaking something in hot water.

Example

I am brewing a fresh pot of coffee for everyone.

Example

I didn't brew any tea today, so we have nothing to drink.

Example

Are you brewing anything special for breakfast?

Context: “alcohol production”

(verb) to make beer by combining ingredients like water, hops, and barley and letting them ferment. It’s what people do to create their own beer at home or in a brewery.

Example

They are brewing a new type of beer that has unique flavors.

Example

He stopped brewing beer because he found it too difficult.

Example

What kind of beer are you brewing this weekend?

Context: “food and drink”

(noun) the process or act of making a drink, especially by using hot water. It refers to the entire experience of preparing a beverage.

Example

The brewing of herbal tea can fill the room with a lovely smell.

Example

The brewing took too long, so we ended up drinking something else.

Example

What is your favorite method of brewing tea?

Context: “alcohol production”

(noun) the act of making beer or the process involved in it. It focuses on the steps taken to create a specific kind of beer.

Example

His brewing of craft beer has become very popular in the community.

Example

The brewing industry faced challenges during the pandemic.

Example

How long does the brewing process usually take?

How to pronounce brewing

Pronunciation: [ˈbruːɪŋ]

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