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brewer

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈbruːər//

KK: /ˈbruːər/

noun
Definition

A person whose job is to make beer or other alcoholic drinks by mixing ingredients and allowing them to ferment.


Example

The brewer carefully selected the finest hops for the new beer recipe.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever met a brewer before?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?
Sloth A
They create different types of beers and manage the brewing process.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
distiller
fermenter
maltster
Antonyms
consumer
drinker
taster
Root Explanation

Brewer → The word originates from Old English 'breowan', meaning to brew or prepare (a drink, especially beer). A brewer is someone who prepares or makes beer.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'prepares' ('breowan') a drink, especially beer — that's what a brewer does.

Visually Confused Words
rewear
crewer
ewer
bree
beer
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