brand

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a particular kind of product made by one company.

n. a specific product, service, or provider distinguished by a particular name or design.

日本語:銘柄※

“Which brand of coffee do you usually buy at the supermarket?”

“The consumer study revealed that participants were often unable to distinguish between the premium brand and the generic alternative in blind taste tests.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a particular type or style of something, like a person's behavior.

n. a distinct variety, style, or manner of a particular quality or activity.

“I really enjoy his unique brand of humor.”

“The politician's specific brand of populism resonated with voters who felt neglected by the traditional parties.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary · Archaic

n. a piece of wood that is burning or has been burned.

n. a piece of burning wood or a glowing cinder.

“He used a glowing brand from the fire to light his torch.”

“The traveler snatched a burning brand from the hearth to illuminate the dark passage ahead.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to burn a mark onto the skin of an animal or person.

v. to mark indelibly by burning with a hot iron, typically for identification or as a stigma.

“The farmers used to brand their cattle to show who owned them.”

“Historically, the state would brand certain criminals to ensure they could be identified by the public even after their release.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to describe someone as something bad, usually unfairly.

v. to characterize or label someone, typically in a way that is damaging to their reputation.

“The media branded him a liar before the trial even started.”

“The whistleblower was branded a traitor by his former colleagues, despite his claims of acting in the public interest.”