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

This is excellent energy for captions, pitches, texts, brainstorming, flirting, or turning a quick idea into something shareable. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

With the Common App open, the months ahead will be filled with brainstorming, drafting, and revision for this year’s graduates. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The key is to use it as a research and brainstorming tool rather than treating every recommendation as the final answer. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

The Gemini Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity and sextiles the Leo Sun in your 7th House of Partnership, helping humor, flirtation, brainstorming, or self-expression flow more easily with someone else. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 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