love child

noun

1. a child born out of wedlock.

love child

noun

1. euphemistic.
   an illegitimate child; bastard

Word History and Origins

Origin of love child¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

In reality, zero babies were killed, the DNC did not "sponsor" the clinic, and — as the many speeches exalting how reproductive health care helps people build happy families shows — Democrats love children.

From Salon

In 2001, he worked on the story of Jesse Jackson fathering a love child with Karin Stanford, an employee at his nonprofit, the Rainbow Coalition.

From Seattle Times

Drake has denied allegations of having relationships with underage women, and of harbouring a secret love child, which were raised in a diss track by his rival Kendrick Lamar.

From BBC

The sour and spicy noodle broth, traditionally topped with meat or seafood, is the love child of Malaysian, Indonesian and Singaporean cuisine, though each tries to claim it.

From BBC

Now the pitcher Sheen calls his “cosmic love child” is an All-Star.

From Los Angeles Times