brainstorm

Word parts

brain + storm

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈbreɪnstɔː(r)m/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form brainstorm

Third-person singular brainstorms

Past tense brainstormed

Past participle brainstormed

Present participle brainstorming

1. If you brainstorm, you engage in a group discussion to think of ideas.

Noun

Singular brainstorm

Plural brainstorms

1. (countable) (US) A brainstorm is a sudden thought that solves a problem.
2. (countable) (UK) A brainstorm is an unexpected mental error.
3. (countable) A brainstorm is a brainstorming session.