branded

[ bran-did ]

adjective

1. marked with a branding iron to show ownership:

   branded cattle.

2. Commerce. carrying the brand or trademark of a manufacturer:

   branded merchandise.

branded

/ ˈbrændɪd /

adjective

1. identifiable as being the product of a particular manufacturer or marketing company

Other Words From

• non·branded adjective
• well-branded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of branded¹

First recorded in 1645–55; brand + -ed ³

Example Sentences

While the Southern Poverty Law Center publicly branded the takeover attempt as racist, news broke that a wealthy California investor, David Gelbaum, had pledged $100 million on the condition that the club never stand against immigration.

From Salon

He also claimed some baby milk products were branded and priced differently despite being made in the same factory with the same ingredients.

From BBC

One half is branded with a giant red neon X symbol, the other with a blue circle.

From BBC

However, the 90-unit project - which will house refugees and homeless families - has been branded an "eyesore" by some local residents who claim there was no consultation process.

From BBC

Neospora has been branded a "silent killer" but is easily avoided if dog walkers bag and bin their pets' faeces.

From BBC

Related Words

• charred
• scorched