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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Cybercab’s other branding problem has to do with its name — and Tesla’s failure to own it. Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026 Nevertheless, this branding has forced it to be painted with the same brush, and in today's market, anything associated with automation is being sold off indiscriminately. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026 Jurors were asked to decide whether Uber, through its branding and actions, led Dean to reasonably believe her driver was acting on Uber’s behalf — even though drivers are classified as independent contractors. Miguel Torres, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026 Barclays branding will feature prominently on the FW48, Williams’ all-new challenger, and will also feature on the helmets of drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, team clothing, and throughout the team’s trackside garages and hospitality. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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