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brew

/bɹuː/

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of preparing or making a beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

    - "He enjoys brewing his own beer at home."
    - "The coffee shop specializes in brewing fresh cups of coffee."
  • noun

    A beverage that has been prepared or made, especially an alcoholic one.

    - "I'll have a pint of fresh brew."
    - "The brewery offers a variety of craft brews."

Pronunciation
  1. /bɹuː/



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Synonyms

contrive , hatch , plot
Rhymes
Words rhyming with brew
brew , new , view , queue , mew , clue , few , through , hue , muse , choose , refuse , abuse , confuse , infuse , lose , snooze , cruise , amuse , peruse , abuse , refuse , infuse , refuse , infuse , infuse
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Brew (English) : A person who makes or sells beer, ale, or other alcoholic beverages


Variants
List of all variants of brew that leads to same result
brew , brewed , brewer , brewers , brewing , brews , home brew , home brews , home-brewed , witches' brew , witches' brews
Etymology
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Old English 'breowan' meaning to bubble or boil.


Trivia
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  1. The oldest known recipe for beer is over 4,000 years old and was discovered in an ancient Egyptian tomb.

  2. The average American consumes approximately 27 gallons of beer per year.

  3. The largest brewery in the world is Anheuser-Busch InBev, producing over 150 million hectoliters of beer annually.

  4. The term 'ale' refers to a beer that is fermented with top-fermenting yeast, while 'lager' is fermented with bottom-fermenting yeast.


Related Concepts
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  1. Brewing process: The steps involved in making a beverage, including mashing, lautering, boiling, and fermentation.


Culture
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Brewing has been an essential part of human culture since ancient civilizations. It is often associated with social gatherings, celebrations, and traditions. Beer, in particular, has a rich history and is widely consumed around the world.

How to Memorize "brew"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of making a beverage, from gathering the ingredients to pouring the finished product into a glass.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'brew' with the image of a steaming pot of tea or a frothy glass of beer.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Brew' as 'Bringing Rich, Unique, and Exciting Waters' to create a memorable association.


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