What does "dreamchild" mean?

Something produced or established as a result of someone's imagination or personal efforts.

What is a synonym for "dreamchild"?

Common synonyms include: brainchild.

How do you pronounce "dreamchild"?

Pronounced //ˈdɹim.t͡ʃaɪld//.

Dreamchild

//ˈdɹim.t͡ʃaɪld// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Something produced or established as a result of someone's imagination or personal efforts.
"The startup, a dreamchild of veteran entrepreneur Greg Wolfond and backed by Montreal venture-capital firm Real Ventures, this week launches a mobile payment solution for retailers that is less costly than offerings from established players […]"

Synonyms

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brainchild

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"The startup, a dreamchild of veteran entrepreneur Greg Wolfond and backed by Montreal venture-capital firm Real Ventures, this week launches a mobile payment solution for retailers that is less costly than offerings from established players […]"

Etymology

From dream + child.

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