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

To facilitate collaboration and teamwork In-person work fosters easier and more spontaneous collaboration, reducing the friction of scheduling virtual meetings and allowing for informal brainstorming. —Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

The Cutler family came up with the name during a dinner-table brainstorming session at the start of 2021. —Kim Severson, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025

As brainstorming continues, the potential impact of these tax reforms will become clearer. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025

Start taking your meetings, calls and brainstorming sessions on foot. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 24 Jan. 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