noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of brainstorm form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

blue sky thinkingthought shower

Antonyms

All antonyms

idea

Example

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"Tom and Mary did some brainstorming."

Etymology

From brainstorm + -ing.

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