Brewed: meaning, definitions and examples

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brewed

 

[ bruːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making beverages

Brewed refers to the process of making beverages, especially those that involve steeping or boiling ingredients, like coffee, tea, or beer. In the case of coffee, brewing involves extracting flavors from ground coffee beans using hot water. For tea, brewing allows the leaves to infuse their flavor and aroma into the water. The term can also apply to beer production, where fermentation is a crucial step. The quality and taste of the brewed product greatly depend on the method and time involved in the brewing process.

Synonyms

fermented, infused, made, prepared

Examples of usage

  • I brewed a fresh pot of coffee this morning.
  • He brewed a special blend of tea for the guests.
  • The artisanal brewery brews unique craft beers.
  • She enjoys brewing her own herbal infusions at home.

Translations

Translations of the word "brewed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preparado

🇮🇳 उबाला हुआ

🇩🇪 gebraut

🇮🇩 diseduh

🇺🇦 заварений

🇵🇱 parzony

🇯🇵 醸造された

🇫🇷 infusé

🇪🇸 preparado

🇹🇷 demlenmiş

🇰🇷 우려낸

🇸🇦 مخمّر

🇨🇿 vařený

🇸🇰 uvarený

🇨🇳 冲泡的

🇸🇮 pripravljen

🇮🇸 brygð

🇰🇿 қайнатылған

🇬🇪 დასხლავი

🇦🇿 dəmlənmiş

🇲🇽 preparado

Etymology

The word 'brewed' originates from the Old English term 'brēowan', which means 'to boil, cook, or prepare'. This etymology reflects the long-standing tradition of boiling ingredients to extract their flavors. Historically, brewing was a fundamental process in many cultures, where people learned to combine various elements to create beverages that were integral to social gatherings and rituals. The method of brewing evolved over centuries, leading to sophisticated techniques in both beer and coffee production. The brewing craft embodies a blend of art and science, where precise conditions can lead to vastly different flavors and experiences. As societies developed, so did the complexity of brewing processes, resulting in the diverse array of beverages enjoyed worldwide today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,592, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.