brand-new

adjective

ˈbran(d)-ˈnü How to pronounce brand-new (audio)
-ˈnyü
Synonyms of brand-newnext
: conspicuously new and unused
also : recently introduced
a brand-new executive officer

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Examples of brand-new in a Sentence

his car is so well cared for that three years later it still looks brand-new a brand-new disk still in its original packaging
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But now, here’s a brand-new shoe from UGG, which is $300, with Sylvester and Tweety on it, and there’s no TV or movie associated with it. — James Grebey, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 The organization had a goal to get its first team in the building, and the Fire will get to spend the last month of their WNBA season in the brand-new facility. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Low-traffic pages and brand-new offers still need patience and a careful read of context no algorithm has yet. — Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The cheapest brand-new hybrid SUV for 2026 costs under $28,000. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand-new

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brand entry 1

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brand-new was in 1570

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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brand-new. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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brand-new

adjective
ˈbran-ˈn(y)ü
: completely new and unused
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