brand-new

American

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

adjective

entirely new.

brand-new British

adjective

absolutely new

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Other Word Forms

brand-newness noun

Etymology

Origin of brand-new

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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Americans have a brand-new weight-loss option, and it’s a GLP-1 pill developed by Eli Lilly.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Amateur racers, pimped-out coupes, woodies and ragtops, sedate sedans and souped-up hot rods, all shared the brand-new, wide-open freeways and boulevards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"We will deliver a brand-new childcare system that fits around families rather than expecting families to fit around the system," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

As Hungarian Gyorgy Kurtag, who is widely considered one of the greatest living classical composers, turns 100 on Thursday, he will offer a one-of-a-kind birthday gift to music lovers: a brand-new opera.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Quincy’s sneakers look brand-new, his shorts are ironed, his nails are all the same exact shape, not jagged like mine.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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