brand-new

adjective

ˈbran(d)-ˈnü 

-ˈnyü

: conspicuously new and unused

also : recently introduced

a brand-new executive officer

Synonyms of brand-new

• pristine
• fresh
• mint

Examples of brand-new in a Sentence

his car is so well cared for that three years later it still looks brand-new

a brand-new disk still in its original packaging

Recent Examples on the Web

Maybe our nearly brand-new example needed a brake bleed following early track time. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

The purchased dwelling must be a brand-new home, whether stand-alone or a condo. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

During the same period, the university announced the construction of a brand-new football stadium that would be the most expensive ever built for a college team. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

The latest installment in the beloved franchise introduces a brand-new cast of heroes, but its compelling storylines, inventive battles, and heart still remain the same. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

brand entry 1

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brand-new

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

brand-new

adjective

ˈbran-ˈn(y)ü

: completely new and unused