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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Julia Beardwood, founder of a branding agency and C-suite consultant, started her career at Procter and Gamble before eventually building her own firm. Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 After the new branding, the center saw another round of artists canceling bookings. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 June 2026 His name took over for the previous branding, and the company reportedly made 390 different colorways for Frazier to play in. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Some ethics experts have questioned whether corporate branding from companies operating in industries subject to federal regulation creates uncomfortable optics when displayed on government property. Nik Popli, Time, 11 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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