Homebrew
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhoʊmˌbɹu/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homebrew is a noun meaning A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially.
Meaning
A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially.
More Meanings
- (informal) A game or amateur radio equipment made or modified by an amateur.
- (Canada, sports, countable) A player who plays for the team named after their own native town.
- (transitive) To brew one's beer or other alcoholic beverage at home.
- (informal, transitive) To create something as an enthusiast, rather than using a commercial option.
- (gaming, transitive) To jailbreak a video game console, specifically made by Nintendo, to run unofficial programs.
Example Sentences
Homebrews, American imports, former big-leaguers—the Terriers had it all.
Word Forms
- homebrews
- home-brew
- homebrewing
- homebrewed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hophead, hellbrew, hopback, homecraft, hopping, helles.
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