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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One exhibit brings together the then-future president’s buckskin jacket and pants, his rifle, Tiffany knife, his spurs, and his branding irons. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026 Many of the specials sport a red, white and blue motif or other celebratory branding. Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Due to its low barrier to entry, its impact on personal branding, and its ability to unlock new connections, podcasting has exploded over the past five years. Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 There are several pro wrestlers on the indies currently who are finding success with their own branding and marketing as well. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 July 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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