brewing
Pronunciation: [ˈbruːɪŋ]
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.
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I am brewing a fresh pot of coffee for everyone.
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I didn't brew any tea today, so we have nothing to drink.
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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.
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They are brewing a new type of beer that has unique flavors.
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He stopped brewing beer because he found it too difficult.
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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.
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The brewing of herbal tea can fill the room with a lovely smell.
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The brewing took too long, so we ended up drinking something else.
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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.
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His brewing of craft beer has become very popular in the community.
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The brewing industry faced challenges during the pandemic.
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How long does the brewing process usually take?