noun
brainchild
BRAYNT-shyld
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.”
noun
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An original idea, invention, or project created by a particular person or group.
"The entire project was the brainchild of a small group of visionaries."
"The charity was the brainchild of a retired teacher."
"This whole app was his brainchild from the very beginning."
"Their joint cost is £54 million, and the scheme is the brainchild of the West Midlands Combined Authority."
— , Network News: Two New Walsall-Wolverhampton Stations Planned to Open in 2024 (2022)
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.
Common pairings
the brainchild of
someone's brainchild
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Word forms
- Plural
- brainchilds, brainchildren
- Third person singular
- brainchilds
- Past tense
- brainchilded
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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.
