brainwave

/ ˈbreɪnˌweɪv /

noun

1. informal.
   a sudden inspiration or idea Also calledbrainstorm

Example Sentences

Fortunately, there is new tech to the rescue: inexpensive, commercial-grade brainwave readers.

From The Daily Beast

It's not such a unique brainwave -- Robert Kagan has urged similar ideas.

From The Daily Beast

"It was a sort of second-sight—what they call a brainwave," Nick smiled.

From Project Gutenberg

Thought exchange by "brainwave" is wonderful, even if we still need a little speech as auxiliary.

From Project Gutenberg