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brand-new

American  
[bran-noo, -nyoo, brand-] / ˈbrænˈnu, -ˈnyu, ˈbrænd- /

adjective

  1. entirely new.


brand-new British  

adjective

  1. absolutely new

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of brand-new

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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Brand new craft sets, remote controlled cars, soft toys, lego are especially helpful, she said.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Brand new airmen are normally housed in dorms on base for about 36 months, but because demand for on-base housing is so high, they often only spend 18 to 20 months.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2022

Brand new decorations can be quite pricey, but if you don't mind a more rustic look, you can definitely find budget-friendly options at your local flea market, thrift store, or even just neighborhood yard sales.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2022

“It’s been awhile. Brand new team, practically all freshmen.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 7, 2019

Brand new on this morning, and I've scarce set my nose without doors.

From The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century by Heyer, Georgette