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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The brainchild of Chris Roberts, the mind behind Wing Commander and Freelancer, Star Citizen is probably the most ambitious ongoing project in video games, having raised nearly one billion dollars in funding as of this writing. Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Why cruise lines conduct safety drills Safety drills, also called muster drills, are not the brainchild of a sadistic cruise ship officer, trying to place obstacles between cruise guests and their sunbathing and cocktails. Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026 Pollo asada burrito at Mezquite in San Antonio San Antonio's Pullman Market, the brainchild of Austin's Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, is a foodie heaven. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026 Over the course of his business career, Sprecher has achieved success by leaning on the brainchilds of other entrepreneurs. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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