brainstorming

noun

brain·​storm·​ing ˈbrān-ˌstȯr-miŋ 

plural brainstormings

: a group problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group

conducted several brainstorming sessions

also : the mulling over of ideas by one or more individuals in an attempt to devise or find a solution to a problem

… he's already done some brainstorming about new marketing strategies.

—George Lazarus

Examples of brainstorming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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Researchers have found that trying to force a morning person into a late-night brainstorming session is a recipe for disaster—the same goes for night owls being expected to be at their best first thing. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

This is an excellent day for brainstorming and connecting with people who inspire and support you. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Some are better at writing, others excel at coding, research, or brainstorming, and comparing them often means copying the same prompt into multiple websites. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brainstorming

• conforming
• deforming
• heartwarming
• informing
• performing
• reforming
• rewarming
• transforming
• forming
• storming
• swarming
• warming

Kids Definition

brainstorming

noun

brain·​storm·​ing -stȯrm-iŋ 

: a technique used to solve problems and encourage creativity in which members of a group share their ideas about a subject

brainstorm verb