D defs.my
Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

brainstorm

· brain·storm · IPA /ˈbɹeɪnstɔɹm/
01 n. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation; a sudden brilliant insight.
  1. 1.
    the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation; a sudden brilliant insight.
02 v. t. & i. to try to solve a problem by discussing it exhaustively in an intense group meeting encouraging uninhibited and spontaneous contributions f…
  1. 1.
    to try to solve a problem by discussing it exhaustively in an intense group meeting encouraging uninhibited and spontaneous contributions from all members.