name brand

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noun

: a product that is made by a well-known company
clothing stores that sell name brands at low prices

name-brand

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adjective

: relating to or being a product that is made by a well-known company
name-brand clothing

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Noun
Choose name brand over generic products. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026 Bernhardt will sell used designer clothing and other items that are clean, have a name brand, and are seasonal. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The Allswifit SwiftPlush Sneakers are $51 at Amazon and rival name-brand pairs. Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 Amazon grocery pulls products from both the company's private label as well as name-brand products. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for name brand

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“Name brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/name%20brand. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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