brainchild

noun

brain·​child ˈbrān-ˌchī(-ə)ld How to pronounce brainchild (audio)
: a product of one's creative effort

Examples of brainchild in a Sentence

The museum is the brainchild of a wealthy art collector. the artificial language Esperanto was the brainchild of L. L. Zamenhof, a Polish oculist
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The pavilion is the brainchild of North Little Rock Tourism and is a public-private partnership with the Argenta Arts Foundation. Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025 Salamanca said the legislation was the brainchild of Melody Jimenez, founder of No Voice Unheard, a Bronx group that offers counseling and other services for families affected by gun violence. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025 Although Count Dracula is the brainchild of a 19th century Irish writer, he’s always been a bona fide Romanian villain — or hero, depending on your level of squeamishness. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025 The group is the brainchild of Kevin Johnson, former NBA All-Star and ex-mayor of Sacramento. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brainchild

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brainchild was in 1628

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“Brainchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainchild. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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