1. a type of product made by a particular company
2. a company’s name and reputation
3. a mark burned into the skin of cattle to show ownership

1. to mark cattle with a hot iron
2. to give a particular image or reputation to something

Examples

• What brand of cereal do you prefer?
• Nike is a popular athletic brand.
• The company spent millions building their brand.
• The rancher branded his cattle with his initials.
• The scandal branded him as unreliable.
• She only buys name-brand products.
• The hot iron left a permanent brand on the cow’s hide.