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

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Meanwhile, Eric’s sister Ivanka, who once ran a fashion and branding empire of her own, has shunned the spotlight entirely in the last four years. Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 During the development process, the two dove into the Belstaff archive, looking at vintage pieces and studying functional motoring details on legwear and neck label branding. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024 Election Day messaging or promotion can even be tied to a company's branding or services. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 As usual, all the classic Mercedes branding has been replaced by the shop’s giant B badging. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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