Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An original idea or plan attributed to a person or group.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun a product of one's creative thinking and work.

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  • noun A creation, original idea, or innovation, usually used to indicate the originators

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a product of your creative thinking and work

Etymologies

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From brain +‎ child

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Examples

  • In addition to that, Haugh's "Tractorri" - that's what he calls his brainchild - also comes with the Gallardo's E-gear sequential automatic transmission and its all-wheel drive system.

    Top Speed kirbygarlitos 2010

  • In addition to that, Haugh's "Tractorri" - that's what he calls his brainchild - also comes with the Gallardo's E-gear sequential automatic transmission and its all-wheel drive system.

    Top Speed 2010

  • Popgadget: If you are a digger for gizmos with small form factors, this first brainchild from the Korean company

    CoolBusinessIdeas.com 2008

  • Mr. Self’s brainchild is called the Variable Gantry Mount, and for those of you who like to shoot at long range, it can save you a lot of aggravation and money.

    Uncategorized Blog Posts 2009

  • Mr. Self’s brainchild is called the Variable Gantry Mount, and for those of you who like to shoot at long range, it can save you a lot of aggravation and money.

    Uncategorized Blog Posts 2009

  • Her biggest brainchild is a “rapid-response unit,” which operates much like a political campaign’s war room.

    Ears Wide Shut 2006

  • Her biggest brainchild is a “rapid-response unit,” which operates much like a political campaign’s war room.

    Ears Wide Shut 2006

  • Her biggest brainchild is a “rapid-response unit,” which operates much like a political campaign’s war room.

    Ears Wide Shut 2006

  • His brainchild is the so-called Newspaper Revitalization Act, which would allow ne…

    Killing innovation with kindness: The Newspaper Revitalization Act » Nieman Journalism Lab 2009

  • In honor of this novelty, Kinsley has dubbed his brainchild Slate, "" as in blank, '' he explains.

    Sheafless In Seattle: Will This Cyber Mag Fly? 2008

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