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 brainstorming unit spans 148,000 square feet (1,300 sq m) across three buildings, and is equipped for full-size clay modeling, fabrication and immersive digital collaboration. —New Atlas, 2 June 2026

According to the district, the project demonstrated how artificial intelligence can be used as a tool to support brainstorming, visualization, storytelling, and communication —rather than just replacing student thinking. —Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026

Through rapid technological changes and the growing use of AI, employees are saving a lot of time on repetitive tasks, brainstorming, team collaboration and many other activities that AI can now support. —Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

This is also brilliant energy for brainstorming, honest dialogue and problem solving, but by this evening, the moon’s square to Venus could bring you back into your feelings. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 May 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