brainchild (ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪld
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Definitions
noun
- informal an idea or plan produced by creative thought; invention
Usage examples
But it had, after all, been the brainchild of the local Labour Party in the first place.
, PROSPECT HILL (2003)The project was the brainchild of her supervisor, anthropology's founding father in the US, Franz Boas.
New Scientist (1999)Dube said the idea was the brainchild of New York Gov. George Pataki's administration.
Toronto Sun (2003)Herzog worked at a small advertising agency called Jack Tinker & Partners, the brainchild of the legendary adman Marion Harper.
Independent (1999)Thereafter, the Duce followed the progress of the attack with an enthusiasm commensurate with it having been his own brainchild.
, Franco (1993)