IPA: /ˈbreɪnˌstɔrm/
KK: /ˈbrānˌstôrm/
To think of ideas or solutions together with others in a creative way.
Let's brainstorm some ideas for the project during our meeting.
A sudden and creative idea or plan that comes to mind, often during a discussion or meeting.
During the meeting, we had a great brainstorm about how to improve our marketing strategy.
To think creatively and generate ideas or solutions for a problem, often in a group setting.
We need to brainstorm some new marketing strategies for our product.
Past: brainstormed
Past Participle: brainstormed
Brainstorm → It is formed from "brain" (from Old English "brægen", meaning the organ of thought) and "storm" (from Old English "storm", meaning a disturbance or tumult). The word "brainstorm" refers to a tumultuous or vigorous process of generating ideas using the brain.
Think of a 'storm' of ideas coming from your 'brain' — that's what brainstorming is all about.