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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Map visibility across unbranded queries. Imri Marcus, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The feud started on May 21, when Newsom posted on X, telling Californians to avoid Chevron gas stations for the Memorial Day weekend and that cheaper, unbranded gas meets the same standards as name-brand gas. Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026 The price difference between the oil company and unbranded gas stations was 48 cents that year. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 Newsom’s office cited an analysis by a group within the state’s energy commission, which oversees the oil and gas industry, that found that Chevron averaged more than 60 to 80 cents per gallon above unbranded alternatives. Sophie Austin, Fortune, 22 May 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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