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

Hudson cradled her baby bump while mom Goldie burst out laughing during a brainstorming session at the actress's Fabletics office. —Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026

Alvárez led brainstorming workshops with the public, NYCHA residents, and high school students starting in late 2023, in order to plan her design. —Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Most of them sound like throwaways from a brainstorming session, or worse… ChatGPT suggestions. —Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026

As the product grows and audience steadily increases, the ideas and brainstorming continues for how to further increase the audience experience in a way that would not be possible in the fall. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 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