brew
word
Definition
To make beer by fermenting malt, or to make tea or coffee by steeping in hot water. As a noun, it refers to a drink that has been brewed, especially beer or tea.
Usage & Nuances
Versatile word. "Brew" can mean beer ("grab a brew"), tea (British: "fancy a brew?"), or coffee. "Brewing" figuratively means something is developing: "a storm is brewing", "trouble is brewing". "Home brew" = beer made at home. "Craft brew" = artisan beer.
Example Sentences
Let me brew some coffee for us.
basic
This beer is brewed locally using traditional methods.
basic
Would you like a brew? The kettle just boiled.
basic
Something's brewing between those two — I can feel the tension.
natural
He started a small home brew operation that turned into a successful craft brewery.
natural
A political scandal is brewing that could bring down the entire government.
natural