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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According to the presentation, the recommendation was based on the school’s geographic identity, regional recognition, the mascot’s adaptability and age-appropriate appeal, positive stakeholder feedback and long-term branding considerations. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026 Orange is the sole accent color and it’s used liberally, appearing on the branding, outsole and contrast stitching. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026 According to the site’s founder, Marile Borden, this branding opportunity reflected a newfound honesty among women about the frazzling demands of motherhood. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026 Among the suit’s contention is that her own site and posts have been pushed down in search results by Swift’s ubiquitous branding. Chris Willman, Variety, 7 May 2026 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 12 May. 2026.

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