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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The Levi’s iconic Red Tab appears under the Nike swoosh on the right shoe only, while the sole’s shank displays Levi’s red branding. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025 William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer. William Arruda, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Saller developed expertise in product development, distribution, branding, and consumer behavior before most people were still deciding on a career path. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 June 2025 File photo of the Aflac Incorporated logo displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company's branding and duck mascot visible in the background. Khaleda Rahman shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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