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unbranded

American  
[uhn-bran-did] / ʌnˈbræn dɪd /

adjective

  1. not branded or marked to show ownership.

    an unbranded calf.

  2. Commerce. carrying no brand or trademark of a manufacturer.

    unbranded canned foods.


Etymology

Origin of unbranded

First recorded in 1635–45; un- 1 + brand + -ed 2, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Donations in Tavistock included branded and unbranded jumpers, shirts, skirts, dresses, wet weather clothing, shoes, lunchboxes and trousers.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The price difference between the oil company and unbranded gas stations was 48 cents that year.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

The chief executive of generic-drug maker Sandoz SDZ 1.57%increase; green up pointing triangle Group expects the market for unbranded versions of popular weight-loss medicines to be big.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

It is generally a more profitable business than the company’s unbranded option, which is why it’s a focus for investors.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 3, 2026

The method most in favor among the rustlers was as follows: For some weeks the rustler would ride the range, noting where cows with unbranded calves were grazing.

From Arizona's Yesterday Being the Narrative of John H. Cady, Pioneer by John H. (John Henry) Cady

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