brewed; brewing; brews
1
: to prepare (beer, ale, etc.) by steeping, boiling, and fermentation or by infusion and fermentation
3
: to prepare (a drink or other liquid) by infusion in hot water
brew tea
Examples of brew in a Sentence
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
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Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
With Alicia now running the show within the storyline, rivalries brew, alliances tremble, and the stakes are higher than ever.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Many of its popular roasts have patriotic names, such as the Bravo Zulu blend with chocolate and toffee; Commander's Choice hazelnut flavor with a touch of fruit; Depth Charge espresso blend; Missing in Action for its decaffeinated brew; and War Horse Southern Pecan blend.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The development comes as the Trump administration is trying to crack down on antisemitism – particularly on college campuses – that has been brewing since Hamas’ attack on Israel in October 2023.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
With Alicia now running the show within the storyline, rivalries brew, alliances tremble, and the stakes are higher than ever.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
The cold brew coffee founder said his cost for glass bottles sourced from China will go up 50%, while chai sourced from India will increase by 26% and coffee imported from Ethiopia, Peru and Canada will climb by 10%.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Many of its popular roasts have patriotic names, such as the Bravo Zulu blend with chocolate and toffee; Commander's Choice hazelnut flavor with a touch of fruit; Depth Charge espresso blend; Missing in Action for its decaffeinated brew; and War Horse Southern Pecan blend.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brew. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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