: not identified with a major brand name
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Pemberton’s first stab at a commercial beverage was an off-brand version of Vin Mariani, a popular coca wine. Mariah Franklin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Even an off-brand Hardy has its charms. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Cybersecurity experts, including cybercrime analysts at the FBI, are warning about residential proxy networks that can be found on many off-brand electronics. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026 The occasion was the 25th anniversary of The Wall Group, Brooke Wall’s styling agency, and Delilah — all low lights, curved leather banquettes and old-school supper-club mood — was full of hair stylists, makeup artists and wardrobe pros temporarily off the clock, though hardly off-brand. Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-brand

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off-brand was in 1892

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“Off-brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-brand. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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