brewster
word
/ˈbɹustɝ/
BROO-stur
/ˈbɹuːstə/
BROO-stuh
Definition
An old-fashioned term for a woman who makes beer; a female brewer.
Usage & Nuances
Very rare and archaic; nowadays, 'brewer' is gender-neutral. 'Brewster' appears mostly in historical, literary, or niche craft beer contexts. Not used in modern everyday English.
Spanish: cervecera (mujer que elabora cerveza)Portuguese (BR): cervejeira (mulher que faz cerveja)Portuguese (PT): cervejeira (mulher que faz cerveja)Chinese (Simplified): 女酿酒师Chinese (Traditional): 女釀酒師Hindi: महिला बीयर बनाने वालीArabic: امرأة تخمر الجعةBengali: মহিলা মদ প্রস্তুতকারিনী - নারী পান তৈরির কারিগর (পুরাতন)Russian: пивоварка (женщина) - женщина-пивовар (устар.)Japanese: 女醸造師（古語）Vietnamese: nữ thợ nấu bia (cổ)Korean: 여성 양조자 (옛말)Turkish: kadın bira üreticisi (eski kullanımlı)Urdu: خاتون شراب ساز (پرانا لفظ)Indonesian: pembuat bir perempuan (usang)
Example Sentences
The brewster makes beer every week.
basic
A brewster worked at the local tavern.
basic
The village's best beer was brewed by a brewster.
basic
In medieval times, a brewster was respected for her skills.
natural
You rarely hear the word 'brewster' these days.
natural
She was proud to be called a brewster by her friends.
natural