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brew

 

[ bruː ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

making coffee

Prepare (beer, coffee, or tea) by mixing it with hot water.

Synonyms

make, mix, prepare

Examples of usage

  • I brewed a pot of coffee for breakfast.
  • She brewed a delicious cup of tea for me.
Context #2 | Noun

beer making

Beer or other drink made by brewing.

Synonyms

ale, beer, drink

Examples of usage

  • He enjoys trying different craft brews.
  • The brewery is known for its unique brews.

Translations

Translations of the word "brew" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fermentar

🇮🇳 शराब बनाना

🇩🇪 brauen

🇮🇩 menyeduh

🇺🇦 варити

🇵🇱 warzyć

🇯🇵 醸造する (じょうぞうする)

🇫🇷 brasser

🇪🇸 elaborar

🇹🇷 demlemek

🇰🇷 양조하다 (양조하다)

🇸🇦 تخمير

🇨🇿 vařit

🇸🇰 variť

🇨🇳 酿造 (niàngzào)

🇸🇮 variti

🇮🇸 brugga

🇰🇿 қайнату

🇬🇪 ხარშვა

🇦🇿 qaynatmaq

🇲🇽 elaborar

Word origin

The word 'brew' originated from the Old English word 'breowan', which meant 'to brew, ferment'. The brewing process dates back thousands of years, with evidence of beer production found in ancient civilizations. Brewing has evolved over time, with various techniques and ingredients used to create different types of beverages.

See also: brewer, brewery, brewing, brewmaster, brewpub, brewski, homebrew, microbrew.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,354, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.