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单词 love child
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love child

noun

plural love children
1
: a child whose parents were not married when the child was conceived
especially : the child of an affair
My older sister, Jean Marie, was the love child of an affair my mother had with a married man who, instead of leaving his wife for my mother, died of a heart attack. William Skeans, Jr.
often used figuratively
A pair of furry Ugg slides that are basically a love child of your comfiest slippers and practical summer sandals. Kaysey Davis
2
: something (such as a project or collaboration) that is a product of hard work and devotion
The museum is the love child of the company's owner, Jacques Lorch, who for twenty-five years has been ferreting out artifacts pertaining to the subject that is his passion. Naomi Barry

Synonyms

  • bastard
  • by-blow
  • whoreson
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Example Sentences

the love child of a famous actor and one of his fans a woman who claimed to be the love child of two of Hollywood's most beloved stars during its golden age
Recent Examples on the Web Not quite a balm and not quite a gloss, lip oils are essentially the love child of both. Allure, 20 July 2022 This jacket is like the love child of a hooded soft-shell vest and a cashmere cardigan. The Editors, Outside Online, 2 July 2022 Because of the higher fat content, a creemee tastes like the love child of soft serve and ice cream. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022 Curl creams are like the love child of a leave-in conditioner and a curl styling product. Marielle Marlys, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 On Thursday, Starz announced casting for a key season 7 role, that of William Ransom, the adult version of Jamie's (Sam Heughan) love child and adopted son of Lord John Grey (David Berry). Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 May 2022 Born in 2017, the little superstar is the love child of Williams and her husband, entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian. Essence, 26 Oct. 2017 If niçoise and antipasti had a love child, this would be their girl—simultaneously elegant and rustic. Ashley Dunne, Sunset Magazine, 25 Apr. 2022 If the best hostel in Interlaken, Switzerland, and a well-run stateside motel had a love child. Joe Jackson, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1

love child

noun

as in niece
an illegitimate child a woman who claimed to be the love child of two of Hollywood's most beloved stars during its golden age

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • niece
  • nephew
  • whoreson
  • by-blow
  • bastard
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