1. having a brand name or trademark; manufactured by a well-known company
2. marked with a hot iron to show ownership

1. past tense of brand; marked with a hot iron
2. past tense of brand; gave a particular image or reputation to something

Examples

• She only buys branded clothing from designer stores.
• The cattle were branded with the ranch’s symbol.
• The company branded itself as environmentally friendly.
• He was branded a troublemaker after the incident.
• Generic medications are cheaper than branded ones.
• The farmer branded his horses every spring.
• The scandal branded the politician as corrupt.