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

Tame Impala Is Already a Grammy Winner While Jennie would be a brand-new Grammy nominee, Tame Impala has not only competed before, but won. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

All of these are brand-new, custom-made, and aged to tell these stories. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

This October, a brand-new contemporary art platform dedicated to showcasing the work of artists from Southeast Asia will debut in Kuala Lumpur. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026

The average monthly payment for a brand-new car is around $770, according to NerdWallet. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Aug. 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