American English pronunciation

How to pronounce brand

IPA transcription: [b'ɹænd]

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Noun

  • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

  • a name given to a product or service

  • a recognizable kind

    “there's a new brand of hero in the movies now”

    “what make of car is that?”

  • identification mark on skin, made by burning

  • a symbol of disgrace or infamy; --Genesis

    “And the Lord set a mark upon Cain”

  • a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

Verb

  • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

    “He denounced the government action”

    “She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock”

  • burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals

  • mark with a brand or trademark

    “when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price”

  • mark or expose as infamous

    “She was branded a loose woman”

Usage examples

  • Madam, this is the best brand of corn.
  • He arranged the marriage that linked the Aldobrandini with the Roman family of Pamphili.
  • These are operated under the Eurolines brand.
  • A rival brand of the time was "Cobra Boot Polish", based in Sydney.
  • Brand contributed many poems and articles himself.
  • It builds homes under the Persimmon homes, Charles Church and Westbury Partnerships brands.
  • Some Polish brands are Inka, Krakus, Anatol and Kujawianka.
  • Flax makes a fine brand of paper.
  • The Brandon Folk Festival takes place every summer on the Keystone Centre grounds.
  • Instead, Aliprox is the brand for franchises.