Meaning of the word brand in English

What does brand mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

brand

US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
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Noun

1.

a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name

Example:
What brand of coffee do you prefer?
This new car brand is gaining popularity.
2.

an identifying mark burned on livestock or criminals with a hot iron

Example:
The cattle were marked with a distinct brand.
In ancient times, criminals were sometimes given a brand.

Verb

1.

to mark with a branding iron

Example:
They will brand the cattle next week.
The company decided to brand their new product with a unique logo.
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