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branded

American  
[bran-did] / ˈbræn dɪd /

adjective

  1. marked with a branding iron to show ownership.

    branded cattle.

  2. Commerce. carrying the brand or trademark of a manufacturer.

    branded merchandise.
branded British  
/ ˈbrændɪd /

adjective

  1. identifiable as being the product of a particular manufacturer or marketing company

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Etymology

Origin of branded

First recorded in 1645–55; brand + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Branded sets may be expensive, but bulk lots of mixed pieces can be purchased by the pound for a few bucks.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Cyrus also shouted out Gary Marsh, the former president of Disney Branded Entertainment, who, in the special, read aloud the email he wrote to the casting team after selecting Cyrus to star in the role.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Branded checkout includes things like the core PayPal checkout button.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Branded checkout allows merchants to convert sales through the company’s platform.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Branded a felon, he is struggling to survive and to support his children.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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