brainchild — an idea or invention that is considered to be a particular person's creation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an idea or invention that is considered to be a particular person's creation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪld/
Example Sentences
- The revolutionary smartphone was entirely his brainchild.
- The weird coffee shop with singing baristas was definitely Maria's brainchild.
- This brilliant marketing campaign is the brainchild of our new creative director.
brainchild
NOUN[/ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪld/]
an idea or invention that is considered to be a particular person's creation
The young inventor proudly unveils her brainchild — a solar-powered bicycle.
Her wild brainchild becomes perfectly styled!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Brainchild is a compound word formed by combining brain and child in English. It emerged as a metaphorical expression to describe intellectual creations or ideas as if they were offspring born from one's mind, emphasizing the creative and original nature of the concept.
Breakdown
brain (the seat of intellect and creativity) + child (offspring, creation) = a person's original idea or creative work, as if mentally conceived and produced.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The revolutionary smartphone was entirely his brainchild.”
“The weird coffee shop with singing baristas was definitely Maria's brainchild.”
“This brilliant marketing campaign is the brainchild of our new creative director.”
“The pizza vending machine? That's Tom's latest brainchild - genius or madness, you decide!”
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