brainchild

noun

brain·​child ˈbrān-ˌchī(-ə)ld How to pronounce brainchild (audio)
Synonyms of brainchildnext
: 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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Book early to feast on oysters, caviar, and wild game at Signature, the brainchild of James Beard Award–nominee Andrew Weissman. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 In Cesena, Italy, where the company is headquartered, Alessandri created the Wellness Valley in 2003, promoted by the Wellness Foundation, also his brainchild. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026 The Boring Company, Elon Musk’s brainchild that has brought a similar network to Las Vegas, will develop the first six kilometers, linking the DIFC financial zone to Dubai Mall at a cost of around $163 million. Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026 Watch The Game on Netflix 'In Living Color' The brainchild of Keenen Ivory Wayans, In Living Color was a sketch comedy series that featured a multitude of characters. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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