branded

American  

[bran-did] / ˈbræn dɪd /

adjective

1. marked with a branding iron to show ownership.

   branded cattle.

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

   branded merchandise.

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branded British  

/ ˈbrændɪd /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonbranded adjective
• well-branded adjective

Etymology

Origin of branded

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

Example Sentences

This move expands the company’s finished product capacity to more than three million ounces a week, allowing it to reach more customers and shift the product mix toward higher-margin branded bullion.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The venture has become a brand in its own right, sporting a trendy logo and selling branded game sets on retailers like Revolve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Officials branded these visits as “wellness checks,” ostensibly aimed at ensuring that the children in question did not fall victim to human trafficking and were keeping up with their obligations for their immigration cases.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Fury arrived wearing a custom suit branded with Netflix colours.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

How do I live with this, being branded?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

Related Words

• charred
• scorched