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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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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

The delays have forced Ms Hall to buy unbranded uniforms to ensure her children were properly dressed for the new school term.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

The unbranded message of love overrules the original consumerist intention.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Almost at once he saw an unbranded steer and pointed his whip towards it.

From In the Musgrave Ranges by Sayce, Conrad H. (Conrad Harvey)

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