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 organization is the brainchild of Morad Fareed, a former professional Palestinian soccer player turned scientific entrepreneur. Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 The project is the brainchild of Smokey and Frances' friends, including Grapevine Ventures' Bob Buzzelli and Louis Caputo, with photography from Engine House 25 Wines founder Duane Rieder. Julie Tremaine, People.com, 7 May 2025 Start with one of its bestsellers, the Landon Carryall. T3 On Sale 15% off $178 Buy Now On Amazon $210 Buy Now on ulta $210 Buy Now on T3 T3 is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Dr. Julie Chung and Kent Yu. Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025 Earth Day was the brainchild of US senator and environmentalist Gaylord Nelson, following a 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Apr. 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 24 May. 2025.

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