branding

noun

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

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Penske Entertainment requested that its branding not be used. Tory Basile, IndyStar, 9 Aug. 2025 Known for its lively red branding, upbeat staff and smooth operations, it’s quietly become a cult favorite among British vacationers. Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025 Universities see athletics as a lucrative branding and fundraising tool, while coaches command multimillion-dollar salaries: some over $10 million annually. Jim Martin, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025 The other visible change sees the P100 SE sporting the new Cambridge logo and branding, which first appeared on the new Melomania A100 true wireless earphones. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for branding

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of branding was in 1913

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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