Meaning of the word brew in English

What does brew mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

brew

US /bruː/

UK /bruː/

make (beer or ale) by soaking, boiling, and fermentation

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They decided to brew their own beer at home.

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The monks have been brewing this ale for centuries.

Synonym:

make ferment distill infuse steep

make (a drink, especially tea or coffee) by mixing it with hot water

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She likes to brew a fresh pot of coffee every morning.

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Can you brew some tea for our guests?

Synonym:

make prepare infuse steep

(of an unwelcome development) begin to form

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Trouble was brewing in the city.

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A storm is brewing on the horizon.

Synonym:

form develop emerge gather loom

a quantity of beer or other drink brewed at one time

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This latest brew is exceptionally good.

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The microbrewery produces a new brew every month.

Synonym:

batch concoction mixture drink

a type of tea or coffee

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Would you like a hot brew?

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This special brew of tea is from India.

Synonym:

drink beverage infusion concoction