: not identified with a major brand name
off-brand sneakers

Examples of off-brand in a Sentence

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When compensation is tied to conversion, the incentive structure can encourage aggressive and off-brand marketing tactics. — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Third-party and off-brand replacement batteries are also available on Amazon and other retailers, but iRobot discourages their use, and your Roomba might not recognize them if they’re installed. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 The concern goes beyond one shady app or one off-brand gadget. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Dana Sue and Ronnie's strained relationship is exasperated by a fire that breaks out — accelerated by off-brand e-bikes Ronnie bought behind Dana Sue’s back and stored in their garage — and damages their house. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-brand

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Oct. 2026.

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