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

Among the things that arose out of those brainstorming sessions was a need to play more uptempo, getting the ball up the floor faster. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025

Define which activities — such as team meetings, brainstorming sessions, or mentoring — benefit most from in-person interaction. —Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025

The Golden State Killer has a similar chilling effect on brainstorming. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025

That involved two years of brainstorming and coming up with multiple concepts and layouts to create a harmonious vessel designed to travel the world. —Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025

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