brand-new

adjective

: conspicuously new and unused
also : recently introduced
a brand-new executive officer

Examples of brand-new in a Sentence

his car is so well cared for that three years later it still looks brand-new a brand-new disk still in its original packaging
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Later this spring, Lana Del Rey is expected to return with a brand-new album. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Zoe Saldaña’s skin looked as radiant as her brand-new Oscar on Sunday night. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 First up, the brand renewed its Hogan Cool sneakers with a brand-new signature maxi sole in lightweight crepe, which contrasts the upper with the chunky lower construction. Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Have your wishlist ready, browse categories that matter most to you and don’t forget to look out for those hot-ticket items like the KitchenAid mixer, Nespresso machines or a brand-new smart TV. Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brand-new

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brand-new was circa 1570

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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brand-new. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

brand-new

adjective
ˈbran-ˈn(y)ü
: completely new and unused

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