brand

A2
Pronunciation
/bɹand/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A conflagration; a flame.

2 Definition

A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.

Example Sentences
  • To burn something to brands and ashes.
3 Definition

A torch used for signaling.

4 Definition

A sword.

5 Definition

A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.

6 Definition

A branding iron.

7 Definition

The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.

8 Definition

A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.

Example Sentences
  • Some brands of breakfast cereal contain a lot of sugar.
9 Definition

(by extension) Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner.

Example Sentences
  • I didn't appreciate his particular brand of flattery.
10 Definition

The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group.

11 Definition

A mark of infamy; stigma.

12 Definition

Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.

Example Sentences
  • When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up.
2 Definition

To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.

Example Sentences
  • The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime.
3 Definition

To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.

Example Sentences
  • Her face is branded upon my memory.
4 Definition

To stigmatize, label (someone).

Example Sentences
  • He was branded a fool by everyone that heard his story.
5 Definition

To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.

Example Sentences
  • They branded the new detergent "Suds-O", with a nature scene inside a green O on the muted-colored recycled-cardboard box.