branding

noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ How to pronounce branding (audio)
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: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

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Also of note on this pair is its OG-style Nike Air heel branding, a detail which was historically used only on original colorways but is starting to appear on more new styles. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026 All of that, plus the music, sports and branding units are on the table for the highest or fastest bidder to scoop up. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026 The initiative will integrate Huntington branding across PGA Tour University platforms. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branding

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First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of branding was in 1850

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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