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

Our team has tested dozens of brand-new vehicles in 2026 ranging from affordable hatchbacks and sedans under $30,000 to luxury vehicles with six-figure price tags. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Camp Manitou, a brand-new collaboration with the storied eponymous camp in Maine, hosts field trips to secret beaches as well as surfing lessons, bodyboarding, and snorkeling excursions to Hanauma Bay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

In 1966, the California Angels made their debut at the brand-new Anaheim Stadium. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Of those who are buying, international buyers are acquiring brand-new condominium apartments while domestic purchasers are after single-family houses, acreage and resort-style properties. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 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