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

Yelp’s list celebrates used furniture stores across the country that offer affordable alternatives to traditional retail, highlighting businesses where shoppers can find distinctive pieces without the price tag of brand-new furniture. — Evan Moore july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

That gives them a brand-new second pair that brings complementary skill sets and should allow the rest of the group to slot into more suitable roles. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The opening day of the tournament, June 11, drove 400,000 sign-ups on its own and 93% of June’s gross additions were brand-new subscribers to the service. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

This is Engagement Party, a brand-new newsletter companion to the pop culture podcast of the same name hosted by Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 21 July 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