What does homebrew mean?
Homebrew means A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially..
Homebrew
/ˈhoʊmˌbɹu/ · noun
Meaning
A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially..
Definitions by Sense
- A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially.
- (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.
Synonyms for homebrew
Antonyms for homebrew
Related Words
Word Forms
- homebrews
- home-brew
- homebrewing
- homebrewed
Usage Notes
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Homebrews, American imports, former big-leaguers—the Terriers had it all.
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