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

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These off-brand obesity drug alternatives aren't generics but have been available for several years. Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 June 2025 When a drug is in shortage, compounding pharmacies can legally create off-brand versions of the drug. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 Avoid generic or off-brand Android boxes, tablets and projectors, especially if they are advertised as unlocked or include free streaming. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025 Who needs an off-brand Avengers, made up of peripheral characters given a chance to collectively level up? David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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