brand

noun
UK: /brænd/
US: /brænd/

  1. A type of product made by a particular company.

    1. I like this brand of coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. This brand has a great reputation for quality and reliability. [ ] [ ]

  2. A name, term, design, symbol, or other feature that distinguishes one seller's goods or services from those of other sellers.

    1. Nike is a popular brand. [ ] [ ]
    2. Building a strong brand image is vital for long-term success. [ ] [ ]

  3. A mark made by burning the skin of animals to show who owns them.

    1. The farmer put a brand on the cow. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each head of cattle received a brand to prevent disputes over ownership. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

label trademark make mark logo
brand verb

  1. To give a trademark name to a product or service.

    1. They will brand the new product. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aims to brand its sustainability efforts effectively. [ ] [ ]

  2. To mark an animal, especially cattle, with a hot iron to show who owns it.

    1. They brand the cows in the spring. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ranchers brand their livestock to deter theft and demonstrate ownership. [ ] [ ]

  3. To give someone a bad name by behaving badly.

    1. Don't brand him a liar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The media coverage could brand him as untrustworthy, damaging his career. [ ] [ ]
brand adjective

  1. Well-known and usually highly regarded.

    1. It is a brand name product. [ ] [ ]
    2. This brand recognition helps to ensure consistent quality assurance standards. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brand" in English means: A type of product made by a particular company., A name, term, design, symbol, or other feature that distinguishes one seller's goods or services from those of other sellers., A mark made by burning the skin of animals to show who owns them..

The phonetic transcription of "brand" is /brænd/ in British English and /brænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brand": label, trademark, make, mark, logo.

Example usage of "brand": "I like this brand of coffee.". More examples on the page.