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 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

To navigate this new era, individuals must define their Soul Work, leverage AI for brainstorming, build AI fluency, embrace overlapping income streams, and proactively plan for inevitable career pauses. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Try to find a compromise by doing some brainstorming and problem-solving. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 25 June 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