Brand

Pronunciation: /brænd/

Definitions of brand

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

Example Sentences

A1 I like to buy my favorite brand of cereal.

A2 She always wears designer brands.

B1 The company is known for its strong brand identity.

B2 Consumers are willing to pay more for a trusted brand.

C1 The brand's marketing campaign was highly successful.

C2 The luxury brand is expanding into new markets.

verb to mark with a branding iron to indicate ownership

Example Sentences

A1 I brand my clothes with my name so I don't lose them.

A2 She brands her handmade products with a unique logo.

B1 The company decided to brand their new line of products with a catchy slogan.

B2 The marketing team is working on branding the company as a leader in sustainable practices.

C1 The celebrity has successfully branded herself as a fashion icon.

C2 The tech company has branded itself as an innovative industry disruptor.

adjective referring to a particular brand or type of product

Example Sentences

A1 I like to buy brand new clothes.

A2 She prefers brand name products over generic ones.

B1 The company launched a brand new marketing campaign.

B2 The brand ambassador represented the company at the event.

C1 The luxury brand's latest collection was well-received by critics.

C2 The brand identity of the company was carefully crafted to appeal to a specific target audience.

preposition used to indicate the source or manufacturer of a product

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a brand new car.

A2 She only wears brand name clothes.

B1 The store carries a wide range of brand products.

B2 He decided to invest in a well-known brand for his business.

C1 The company's brand image is carefully maintained through marketing strategies.

C2 The brand ambassador represents the company at various events.

Examples of brand in a Sentence

formal The company decided to rebrand their image in order to attract a younger demographic.

informal I love shopping for this brand because their clothes are always trendy.

slang That brand is so lit, everyone is wearing their sneakers.

figurative Her reputation as a leader in the industry is her personal brand.

Grammatical Forms of brand

• past tense: branded
• plural: brands
• comparative: more branded
• superlative: most branded
• present tense: brand
• future tense: will brand
• perfect tense: have branded
• continuous tense: is branding
• singular: brand
• positive degree: brand
• infinitive: to brand
• gerund: branding
• participle: branded

Origin and Evolution of brand

First Known Use: 0950 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'brand' originated from the Old Norse word 'brandr' which means to burn. It was used to refer to a burning piece of wood or a torch.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'brand' expanded to include a mark made by burning, such as on livestock, and eventually evolved to refer to a specific product or company that is distinguished by a unique design or symbol.