brand-new

adjective

: conspicuously new and unused
also : recently introduced
a brand-new executive officer

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 The brand-new ship will first take off from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in the Big Apple with voyages from five to 13 nights to popular East Coast destinations, including Maine, Charleston, Boston, and Halifax. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024 But there is still much more to do in the career of Wynonna — including writing and recording a brand-new album. Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 The chain launched its limited-edition summer menu on May 1, featuring six brand-new summer items that will only stick around until the end of the season. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2024 Over the past couple years, the airport has also added a brand-new airport hotel, Oryx Garden Hotel, as well as four new airport lounges, including the glamorous Louis Vuitton Lounge. Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024 When Ottawa scored to break a tie with only a few minutes to play, 8,000 fans erupted, signaling their emotional investment in the brand-new Professional Women’s Hockey League. David Waldstein Mimi D’autremont, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024 But in a department where 911 dispatcher staffing fell to critical lows last year, layoffs to non-officer employees could present a whole new set of challenges for the brand-new police chief, Floyd Mitchell, whom city officials have said will start on the job sometime in mid-May. Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024 If video games were cars, think of a remaster as a fresh coat of paint, a remake as a brand-new engine, and a reboot as a totally new look and vibe but sporting the same name. Alyssa Mercante, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024 Just in time for hot summer days at the swimming hole, the nation’s oldest major soda brand will be launching a brand-new flavor that hits shelves on May 1: Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut and Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut Zero Sugar. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

brand entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brand-new was circa 1570

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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brand-new. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

brand-new

adjective
ˈbran-ˈn(y)ü
: completely new and unused

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