1
a
: a charred piece of wood
c
: something (such as lightning) that resembles a firebrand
2
: sword
3
4
a
: a class of goods identified by name as the product of a single firm or manufacturer : make
b
: a characteristic or distinctive kind
a lively brand of theater
d
: a public image, reputation, or identity conceived of as something to be marketed or promoted
Future political offices or appointments appear out of the question now, so he is focusing on rebuilding his brand in Hollywood …—
Elizabeth McNeil et al.
Elizabeth McNeil et al.The comedian Dane Cook apparently believes he is building his brand by pumping out a steady stream of comments on Twitter …—Daniel Lyons
Daniel Lyons5
: a tool used to produce a brand
branded; branding; brands
1
: to mark with a brand
2
: to mark with disapproval : stigmatize
he was branded a coward
3
: to impress indelibly
brand the lesson on his mind
brander
noun
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Examples of brand in a Sentence
Noun
What brand are those jeans you are wearing?
The store sells a variety of shoe brands.
I don't like his brand of humor.
a lively brand of theater
Verb
They no longer brand their cattle.
The exact words my father spoke on my graduation day are branded in my memory.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
With comprehensive texts detailing the history of the brand, starting with the founder’s initial philosophy of using a team of creative stylists (of whom Karl Lagerfeld was the most famous) to bring her vision to life, this beautiful book charts seven decades of Chloe.
—Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Emily Chan, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
Many of the bonbons are intricately emblazoned with Vuitton’s signatures—the four-pointed star, four-petal flower, diamond flower, and LV initials—while chocolate bars are branded with the Damier Ebène checkerboard print.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Organic whole carrot brands include products sold at Trader Joe's and Target:
365: 1, 2 and 3 lb. bags
Bunny Luv: 1, 2, 5, 10 and 25 lbs.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
With comprehensive texts detailing the history of the brand, starting with the founder’s initial philosophy of using a team of creative stylists (of whom Karl Lagerfeld was the most famous) to bring her vision to life, this beautiful book charts seven decades of Chloe.
—Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
In some ways, the ubiquity of the archive sale – sometimes branded as a sample sale – is a reflection of the challenging retail landscape right now, particularly for young designers (many of whom were left in debt following the shuttering of Matches earlier this year).
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
Many of the bonbons are intricately emblazoned with Vuitton’s signatures—the four-pointed star, four-petal flower, diamond flower, and LV initials—while chocolate bars are branded with the Damier Ebène checkerboard print.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brand. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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brand
1 of 2 noun1
: a burnt or burning piece of wood
2
a
: a mark made by burning (as on cattle) to show ownership, maker, or quality
b
: a printed mark made for similar purposes : trademark
3
a
: a mark once put on criminals with a hot iron
b
: a mark of disgrace : stigma
4
a
: a class of goods identified as the product of a single maker
b
: a particular kind : variety
brand
2 of 2 verb1
: to mark with or as if with a brand
2
: to describe or identify with a word that expresses disapproval
was branded a coward
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