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brand–new

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adjective \-ˈnü, -ˈnyü\

Simple Definition of brand–new

  • : completely new

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of brand–new

  1. :  conspicuously new and unused; also :  recently introduced <a brand–new executive officer>

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Origin and Etymology of brand–new

1brand


First Known Use: circa 1570

BRAND–NEW Defined for Kids

brand–new

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adjective \ˈbrand-ˈnü, -ˈnyü\

Definition of brand–new for Students

  1. :  completely new



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