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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The iCloud branding was introduced at the tail end of Jobs’ tenure, but its growth (and the growth of most Apple services and subscriptions) all happened on Cook’s watch. ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 This isn’t a flashy destination shop with elaborate branding or wild flavor experiments. Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026 But Polymarket uses identical branding for both exchanges. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Mason Royal, his son-in-law, is director of operations, and his daughter, Lily Rosenthal Royal, shapes branding and hospitality as creative director. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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