Meaning
3 senses(US)A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem.
I had been working on the problem for weeks, and then I had a brainstorm and saw that the solution was easy.
Geistesblitz
A session of brainstorming, investigating a problem to try to find solutions.
(UK)An unexpected mental error.
More definitions
- the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
Examples
7 sentencesWe should brainstorm all the possibilities.
Carlos and I often brainstorm new ideas together as colleagues.
We'd better brainstorm about it together and get a better idea.
ruМы лучше ещё хорошенько подумаем об этом вместе и придумаем что-нибудь получше. — Lili691
He had a brainstorm when he invented that machine!
I have a brainstorm teacher.
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sudden thought:
Forms
plural: brainstormsSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedbrainstormy