branding

noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ How to pronounce branding (audio)
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: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

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Pelosi — a San Francisco Democrat with one of the longest tenures in the House who, over the last decade, became one of the strongest voices opposed to Trump — presents a branding challenge for a campus and academic center with nonpartisan missions. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 The Ultra name is new as Samsung aligns its foldable with its Galaxy S Ultra branding, positioning it explicitly as its most premium foldable phone. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Walking the concourses at Lumen, the Pride branding was largely drowned out by a sea of Egyptian and Iranian flags. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Really focus on starting an imprint, more branding, and just trying to lift up people around me. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for branding

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of branding was in 1850

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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