Brand /bɹand/

The meaning and definition of Brand, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A conflagration; a flame.
A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.
“To burn something to brands and ashes.”

verb

To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
“When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up.”
To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
“The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime.”

Synonyms brand name logo marque proprietary name trademark tradename

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