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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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About 90% of U.S. drug prescriptions in 2022 were for unbranded generics.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 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

What’s Next: PayPal CEO Alex Chriss, who took the helm in 2023, is piloting a turnaround strategy that involves doing away with low-profit, unbranded businesses.

From Barron's Oct. 29, 2025

"I sell a lot of schoolwear to England and Wales and they are slightly more lenient there in relation to unbranded clothing," he said.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2025

Some of the Diamond X cowboys had come upon an unbranded calf with its mother as they rode across the prairies.

From The Boy Ranchers or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X by Willard F. Baker

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