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 futuristic concept is the brainchild of Nathalie Bernce and Jacov Nachtailer. David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2025 Metro Cinema is the brainchild of Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2025 Cornrows x Curls is the brainchild of the duo are on a mission to reframe the natural hair conversation. Essence, 21 July 2025 The fast-casual Mexican food chain, which is said to have something of a cult following in Australia, is the brainchild of America cofounders Steven Marks and Robert Hazan. Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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