brand-new

American  

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

adjective

1. entirely new.

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brand-new British  

adjective

1. absolutely new

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Other Word Forms

• brand-newness noun

Etymology

Origin of brand-new

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

Maisler is a legend and the perfect choice for the first Oscar in this brand-new category.

From Los Angeles Times

“OK, but, this is brand-new,” I point out.

From Literature

Come March 8, however, this brand-new American team that still hasn’t completed a single competitive lap expects to be on the grid in Australia for the first race of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

The resident population doubled since passing the two-million mark in 2015, as brand-new urban areas mushroomed along the coast and in the desert.

From The Wall Street Journal

Watch for the creation of new jobs and job descriptions that tap the coming flexibility, decoupling and flattening—most likely at brand-new, quick-on-their-feet companies.

From The Wall Street Journal