co-branded; co-branding; co-brands

transitive verb

: to market or issue (something, such as a credit card) in conjunction with another company so that the product bears the name of both

Examples of co-brand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Knit & Sew Shop will be co-branded with the Joann name, which Michaels bought in June, and will feature some of the defunct chain’s private-label brands, including Big Twist yarn. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025 The Summit premium card was built to compete with leading issuer ecosystems (Amex, Chase, Capital One), not only other airline co-brands; early adoption beat expectations. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The $395-a-year Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card, co-branded with Bank of America, is the carrier’s first premium credit card and includes perks like airport lounge passes, instant $50 vouchers for delays and discounted global companion fares. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025 On Thursday, Born in Detroit Kitchen + Bar, which co-branded with Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co., opened, offering food, beverage and retail offerings. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Two styles were previewed in black and tan, each with metallic gold eyelets and tongue co-brand in white. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of co-brand was in 1982

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Co-brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/co-brand. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!