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Definition of “brainchild

brainchild (ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪldPronunciation for brainchild

Definitions

noun

  1. 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.
    Richard Francis, 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.
    Preston, Paul, Franco (1993)

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