branding

noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ How to pronounce branding (audio)
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: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

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Hoka Women’s Solimar Running Shoe For those who prefer a more discrete design, the Hoka Solimar features more subtle branding than the majority of shoes on this list. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 If Eternal Gold screamed Prada’s signature branding, the latest debut offers a clever wink to its ever-present motif. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025 Once it was treated like personal branding, satire became unavoidable. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 Like Libra, this Santa’s branding is harmonious, charming, with lots of feel-good vibes. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for branding

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of branding was in 1850

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.

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