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

Of course, this schedule likely works in the show’s favor, since the brand-new season puts the show fresh in voters’ minds. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Avoid Overselling Yourself For brand-new professionals, these events can seem daunting. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

But the star of the evening was a brand-new drone show accompanying the fireworks, with 500 colorful drones lighting up in intricate formations. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

In that July 4 edition, a new one-bedroom condo sold for $19,900 at the brand-new Laurels of Margate. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 4 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