brand name

¹ American  

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.

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brand-name ² American  

[brand-neym] / ˈbrændˌneɪm /

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.

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brand name British  

noun

1. another name for brand

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Etymology

Origin of brand name¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Origin of brand-name¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The new version, which Novartis will sell under the brand name Itvisma, is approved for spinal muscular atrophy patients aged 2 and older.

From Barron's

“Keep building this incredible, rising sport,” Levy said, “with great brand names.”

From Washington Times

“Comparing brand name Adderall to generics is like comparing mountain stream water to swamp water in Florida. There is a wild difference in effectiveness.”

From Seattle Times

She also said reasonable consumers would understand that "Paris" was part of the brand name "L'Oreal Paris."

From Reuters

In fact, one of these companies, Opiant Pharmaceuticals, already markets naloxone under the brand name Narcan.

From Salon