branding

1 of 2

noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ 

: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

branding

2 of 2

present participle of brand entry 2

Examples of branding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

No marks on the sneaker itself connect it with him, but Wale’s name does come on a removable iridescent keychain that matches the Swoosh branding throughout. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Vanity Fair’s coverage of the mini tote phenomenon explores how the bags became tied to internet culture and recognizable American retail branding. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Given that Bloys and Perrette are running things, that seems like a signal that HBO Max could win out in the branding. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

The end of Sunday’s Last Week Tonight featured a characteristically stupid, yet insightful segment about effective ways to push back against corny and annoying corporate branding. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for branding

• banding
• handing
• landing
• sanding
• standing
• stranding
• commanding
• demanding
• disbanding
• expanding
• freestanding
• misbranding