brainstorming
/ˈbreɪnˌstɔːrmɪŋ/
noun
- A group activity in which people freely suggest ideas to solve a problem or create something new, without judging them immediately.
- The team held a brainstorming session to come up with a name for the new product.
- We used sticky notes and a whiteboard for our brainstorming.
- During brainstorming, no idea is considered too silly or impossible.
Synonyms
verb
- To generate ideas freely in a group, usually without immediate criticism or evaluation.
- The engineers brainstormed solutions for reducing energy use in the building.
- She likes to brainstorm with her coworkers before starting a new project.
- Let's brainstorm some ways to raise money for the school trip.