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brew·ing (bro̵̅o̅′iŋ)

noun

  1. the preparation of a brew
  2. the amount of a brew made at one time

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brewing Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • ale: Among them the brewing of ale in the brew house.

Converse of object

  • bake: The herring industry used large quantities of fuel, as did baking, brewing and simply keeping warm.

Adjective modifier

  • traditional: This is the main purpose of malting in traditional beer brewing.

Modifies a noun

  • beer: She has survived by brewing beer for the village for the past 12 years.

Noun used with modifier

  • storm: Florida: Is there a storm brewing for holidaymakers next season?
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