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  • past participle of brand.
  • past tense form of brand.
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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

"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 branded

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

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New rules limiting the number of items branded with a school logo to three per child come into force in September, aimed at helping ease the financial burden.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

It has also strengthened global collaborations with retail partners to expand its reach and introduced interactive in-store demos while opening new Lego branded stores.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

After his 2018 fairytale Windsor Castle wedding -- watched around the world -- he and Meghan were touted as future monarchy rejuvenators, branded the "fab four" alongside William and Kate.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

News Center that branded itself as a news source for Chinese Americans, according to a plea agreement filed in federal court.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

How do I live with this, being branded?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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