brand-new
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of brand-new
First recorded in 1560–70
Example Sentences
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“Saturday Night Live” kicked off its 52nd season with a familiar Donald Trump impression, an increasingly familiar presidential friendship and a brand-new character: White House aide Natalie Harp.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Japanese cooks are working with a brand-new selection of seafood, since El Nino has altered ocean migratory routes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
It will also feature a brand-new remix of Shaun the Sheep's iconic theme tune, Life's A Treat, by British hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Welcome to this week’s historic edition of the Surge, here in our brand-new home.
From Slate ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Your mama told my mama all about this brand-new ice cream you cooked up, so I convinced her to bring me. She’s parking the car.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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