brand name

¹

noun

1. a word, name, symbol, etc., especially one legally registered as a trademark, used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify its products distinctively from others of the same type and usually prominently displayed on its goods, in advertising, etc.

2. a product, line of products, or service bearing a widely known brand name.

3. Informal.,  a person who is notable or famous, especially in a particular field.

   The reception was replete with brand names from politics and the arts.

brand-name

²

[brand-neym]

adjective

1. having or being a brand name.

   nationally known brand-name food products.

2. Informal.,  widely familiar; well-known.

   Several brand-name personalities will be performing at the benefit.

brand name

noun

1. another name for brand

Word History and Origins

Origin of brand name¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Origin of brand name²

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

But it has finally responded favorably, to a 100% tariff on brand name and patented drugs.

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The company operates under two brand names, Claire's and Icing, and is owned by a group of firms, including investment giant Elliott Management.

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Paramount is also the home of several iconic but aging cable brand names, including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.

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The firm operates under two brand names, Claire's and Icing, and is the latest casualty of consumers shifting away from physical stores.

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"It is a fundamental risk. Businesses don't want packaging with their brand name on it to be littering the streets and our oceans," said Mr Opsomer.

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