branding

noun

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

Examples of branding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since 2009, Shore has run his own naming and branding agency, Operative Words. Byjasmine Li, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024 Some scammers purchase merchandise with fake logos and branding from prominent companies to try to convince a scam recipient of their legitimacy. Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for branding 

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of branding was in 1913

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Cite this Entry

“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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