brew

[bruː]

brew Definition

  • 1a beverage made by steeping tea, coffee, or herbs in water
  • 2an alcoholic drink made by fermenting malted barley and flavored with hops

Using brew: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brew" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'll brew some coffee for us.

  • Example

    She brewed a pot of tea for her guests.

  • Example

    The beer is brewed locally.

  • Example

    He learned how to brew his own beer at home.

brew Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with brew

  • brew up

    to make a hot drink, especially tea or coffee

    Example

    I'll brew up some tea for us.

  • stew in one's own brew

    to suffer the consequences of one's own actions or schemes

    Example

    He was left to stew in his own brew after his plan backfired.

  • to cause trouble or create a disturbance

    Example

    His comments brewed a storm of controversy.

Origins of brew

from Old English 'breowan', meaning 'to brew'

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Summary: brew in Brief

The verb 'brew' [bruː] refers to making a beverage by steeping tea, coffee, or herbs in water, or an alcoholic drink made by fermenting malted barley and flavored with hops. It can also be used in phrases like 'brew up,' meaning to make a hot drink, and 'stew in one's own brew,' meaning to suffer the consequences of one's own actions or schemes.

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