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

The Activation stage comprises the registration process, the Lean Canvas stage is the brainstorming period, the Innovation stage is where participants write an innovation brief, record an innovation video and create a website. —Kristen Moon, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Creative brainstorming increased whether walking was done indoors or outdoors, leading to the conclusion that the act of walking, not the environment, was the main reason for the boost in creative thinking.18 11. —Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024

Its strength lies in its highly visual and flexible platform, which helps users with real-time brainstorming, ideation and collaborative design. —Melody Brue, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

This could be the perfect time to initiate new projects that require strategy and brainstorming. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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