Meaning of the word brand in English

What does brand mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

brand

US /brænd/

UK /brænd/

a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name

Example:

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What brand of coffee do you prefer?

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This new car brand is gaining popularity.

Synonym:

make line label trademark logo

an identifying mark burned on livestock or criminals with a hot iron

Example:

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The cattle were marked with a distinct brand.

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In ancient times, criminals were sometimes given a brand.

Synonym:

mark stamp seal sign emblem

to mark with a branding iron

Example:

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They will brand the cattle next week.

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The company decided to brand their new product with a unique logo.

Synonym:

mark stamp label identify stigmatize