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unbranded

American

[uhn-bran-did] / ʌnˈbræn dɪd /

adjective

not branded or marked to show ownership.

an unbranded calf.
Commerce. carrying no brand or trademark of a manufacturer.

unbranded canned foods.

Etymology

Origin of unbranded

First recorded in 1635–45; un- ¹ + brand + -ed ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

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It is generally a more profitable business than the company’s unbranded option, which is why it’s a focus for investors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

What’s Next: PayPal CEO Alex Chriss, who took the helm in 2023, is piloting a turnaround strategy that involves doing away with low-profit, unbranded businesses.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

"I sell a lot of schoolwear to England and Wales and they are slightly more lenient there in relation to unbranded clothing," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025

The unbranded message of love overrules the original consumerist intention.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Very few people lived in that section, hence so many wild unbranded cattle.

From A Texas Cow Boy or, fifteen years on the hurricane deck of a Spanish pony, taken from real life by Siringo, Chas. A.

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