brainchild
Brainchild (noun) means an original idea, invention, or project created by a particular person or group. Example: “The charity was the brainchild of a retired teacher.”
How to use brainchild
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething someone came up with and is closely associated with, as if they created it like a child.
Word forms
brainchilded past tense, brainchilds plural, brainchildren plural, brainchilds singular
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Etymology
A compound of brain and child — an idea "born" from someone's mind.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “brainchild” mean?
The word “brainchild” means an original idea, invention, or project created by a particular person or group. In plain terms, something someone came up with and is closely associated with, as if they created it like a child.
How do you pronounce “brainchild”?
“Brainchild” is pronounced BRAYNT-shyld (/ˈbɹeɪnˌt͡ʃaɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “brainchild” in a sentence?
Here is “brainchild” used in a sentence: “The charity was the brainchild of a retired teacher.”
What part of speech is “brainchild”?
“Brainchild” is a noun.