brewer

noun

brew·​er ˈbrü-ər How to pronounce brewer (audio)
ˈbru̇r
plural -s
1
: one that brews
especially : one that manufactures brewed beverages (such as ale or beer)
2
: a utensil or appliance used in brewing beverages
a coffee brewer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from brewen + -er

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“Brewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brewer. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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