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.
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She brewed a pot of tea for her guests.
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The beer is brewed locally.
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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.
Example
He was left to stew in his own brew after his plan backfired.
Example
His comments brewed a storm of controversy.
Origins of brew
from Old English 'breowan', meaning 'to brew'
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.
