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 restaurant is the brainchild of ITR Investment Group, a company originally based in Orange County, California, that moved to Arizona with plans to build a luxury resort in Scottsdale. Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024 It was created in the aftermath of the 2008 and 2009 financial crisis and was originally the brainchild of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024 The team behind the innovation Brick My World is the brainchild of a diverse team of Lego enthusiasts and tech innovators. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024 Pink Umbrella's production was the brainchild of autistic actor Clayton Mortl, who has worked with the company for years. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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