What is branded? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of branded

brandedadjective

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/ˈbrændɪd//ˈbrændɪd/

Where does the word branded come from?

The word "branded" originated from the Old English verb "brandan," meaning "to burn." This word referred to the act of marking or burning a symbol into an object or animal as a way of identifying ownership or signifying quality. The term also applied to the mark itself, such as a branding iron used to create the mark. The Old Norse word "brannr" meaning "burned" is also believed to have contributed to the development of the English word. By the Middle English period (12th-15th centuries), "branded" had evolved to refer not only to the process of marking but also to the resulting mark, as seen in texts such as Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" (1386-1400) and Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1595-1596). Today, "branded" is used both as a verb to describe the process of marking or identifying a product, service, or individual, and as an adjective to refer to the resulting mark or reputation.

Vocabulary summary branded

typenoun

meaninglabel (goods)

meaningtype of goods

meaningbrand of iron (stamped on the shoulder of the criminal); brand of iron

typetransitive verb

meaninglabel (goods)

meaningbranded with hot iron (on the shoulder of the criminal); burned with hot iron

meaningdisgrace

Example of vocabulary brandednamespace

  • The backpack that Sarah carried to school was branded with the logo of a popular sportswear brand.
  • The car that John drove had a distinctive logo on the hood, making it instantly recognizable as a branded model.
  • The jeans that Eliza wore had the iconic red tab on the back pocket, marking them as a branded pair.
  • At the music festival, Hannah bought a t-shirt with the name of her favorite band emblazoned across the chest in bold letters, branded merchandise.
  • The coffee cup Julia sipped from had the name of a popular café chain written in sleek, modern font, branded cupware.

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