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 growing event is the brainchild of Max Moore, Ionis’ vice president of manufacturing operations. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025 The festival is the brainchild of UNC Charlotte lecturer and Oz expert Dina Schiff Massachi. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025 Establishing the center, which was first named the Model City Cultural Arts Center, was the brainchild of the late congresswoman Carrie Meek and pastor Sondra Roberts Julien. Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 The Conjuring–verse is an exercise in branding, the brainchild of master hucksters Ed and Lorraine Warren. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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