unbranded

adjective

un·​brand·​ed ˌən-ˈbran-dəd How to pronounce unbranded (audio)
1
: not marked with the owner's name or mark
unbranded cattle
2
: not sold under a brand name

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Why the higher price may not be necessary: Local adaptation: Sometimes a plant grown by a small local nursery (unbranded) will actually perform better, since it’s been propagated and grown under your region’s conditions. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2025 These unbranded copies of innovator medicines that can hit the market after the innovator’s intellectual property protections expire, account for around 93% of all prescriptions filled in the United States. Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Be cautious of unbranded/unknown smart products: A recognizable brand doesn’t always mean stronger security. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025 The club are in talks with multiple companies with a view to shirt sponsorship during the Club World Cup and beyond, and will hope to avoid a repeat of this season’s unbranded shirt fronts. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbranded

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unbranded was in 1749

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“Unbranded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbranded. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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