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

Examples of branding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Design and Features Fitbit has released other kid-friendly devices with Ace branding over the years, including the $79.95 Ace 3 fitness tracker, but this is the first smartwatch in the lineup. PCMAG, 5 June 2024 In 1995, Costco cofounder and former CEO Jim Sinegal, inspired by a Forbes article on branding, decided to create a single, unifying brand called Kirkland Signature, named for the Seattle suburb where Costco’s original headquarters were located. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 June 2024 Trader Joe’s, beloved for its eclectic mix of affordable organic products, quirky branding, and friendly atmosphere, is embarking on a significant expansion. The Sunset Ai Lab, Sunset Magazine, 31 May 2024 Their main concern is theft and while EID cannot help reduce cattle rustling (not as well as branding does), branding does little to assist tracing of cattle if a disease situation arises. Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for branding 

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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 17 Jun. 2024.

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