love child

American  

noun

1. a child born out of wedlock.

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love child British  

noun

1. euphemistic an illegitimate child; bastard

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Etymology

Origin of love child

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

“I do so love children, don’t you, Constance? What happiness they bring to a home!”

From Literature

“We are also saddened that this situation has called into question the character of people who truly love children and would put their life on the line to help them,” he said.

From Salon

The variety is a love child of the Honeycrisp and a more robust Enterprise apple, producing an eating experience that is reminiscent of its parent but slightly more tart and dense.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mesmerizing spiritual hymn “Apple Tree,” which is like the love child of a Nick Cave song and Dolly Parton track, is built around her grandfather’s voice.

From Los Angeles Times

I felt like I was listening to some love child of Sufjan Stevens, Richard Rodgers and Mr. Rogers, because something about it made me incredibly nostalgic.

From Los Angeles Times