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

Some days will be filled with creative brainstorming, others with management tasks, and still others with growth work that lays the foundation for your future success. —Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Choosing the best travel destination for your family can take some brainstorming. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025

In a panic, Deborah and Ava attempt a brainstorming session in the Champagne room. —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025

Before beginning their brainstorming, Pinkerton shared a reflection from her experience the previous day in the neighboring Solana Beach district. —Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 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