branding

noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ How to pronounce branding (audio)
: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

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This same feature can be found on the Puma Inhale Reflective, which is designed with contoured lines and red branding; the look is rounded out by Flacko branding on the tongue. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 May 2025 If your business relies on one big client who accounts for 60% of your income, that’s a huge risk for buyers, even if your branding is gorgeous and your marketing is optimized. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 However, the show has also been a masterclass in business and branding, with Beyoncé seamlessly weaving her ventures throughout the tour and even spotlighting them onstage. Caché McClay, USA Today, 27 May 2025 And routine industry practices such as branding and ear tagging leave the animals vulnerable to screwworm infection. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for branding

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of branding was in 1913

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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