brand
IPA: brˈænd
noun
- (obsolete, rare) A conflagration; a flame.
- (archaic or poetic) A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.
- (Scotland, Northern England) A torch used for signaling.
- (archaic) A sword.
- A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.
- A branding iron.
- The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.
- A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.
- (by extension) Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner.
- The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group.
- A mark of infamy; stigma.
- Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants.
- A surname.
- A municipality in Bludenz district, Vorarlberg, Austria.
- A municipality in Tirschenreuth district, Bavaria, Germany.
- A borough of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- A hamlet in Beekdaelen municipality, Limburg province, Netherlands.
verb
- (transitive) To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
- (transitive) To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
- (transitive) To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.
- (transitive) To stigmatize, label (someone).
- (transitive, marketing) To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.
- (intransitive) To be very hot, to burn.
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Examples of "brand" in Sentences
- I only buy clothing from my favorite brand because I know the quality is always top-notch
- The new smartphone model from that tech brand is flying off the shelves
- She decided to start her own brand of vegan skincare products
- The company's brand image took a hit after the scandal was revealed
- The restaurant is known for its unique brand of fusion cuisine
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