Word
brainchild
Phoneticsbrain·child, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɹeɪnˌtʃaɪɫd/
UK/bɹˈeɪntʃaɪld/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an idea or a project that someone has created or thought of. It is often used to describe something that took a lot of time and effort to make.
n. an idea, invention, or project that has been conceived or created by a specific person. Often carries a slightly informal or affectionate tone when referring to a complex or ambitious undertaking.
Examples
“The new app is the brainchild of a small team of students.”
“The community garden was the brainchild of a local teacher who wanted to bring people together.”
“While the initial concept was a simple sketch, the final skyscraper proved to be the brainchild of an architect whose vision had been shaped by years of studying urban density.”
Examples
simple
“The new app is the brainchild of a small team of students.”
contextual
“The community garden was the brainchild of a local teacher who wanted to bring people together.”
complex
“While the initial concept was a simple sketch, the final skyscraper proved to be the brainchild of an architect whose vision had been shaped by years of studying urban density.”
Real-World Examples
“It was the brainchild of Abby Tomlinson, a 17-year-old sixth-form student, who came to the defence of the man she called "Milibae".” “What are your suggestions?”
In an interview with Soo Today , Broadbent said the funny post was the brainchild of “me and our team.”
“These are difficult times,” said Broadbent.” Etymology
From brain + child.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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