brand-new

adjective

: conspicuously new and unused
also : recently introduced
a brand-new executive officer

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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This spring, the park unveiled the Davis Center, with a brand-new pool and skating rink. Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025 Thanks to brand-new proprietary technology called AI Sound Boost, the speaker produces clear audio quality at very high-volume levels. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 Lenovo is even launching a brand-new gaming laptop, the Legion 9i, that offers an option to upgrade to a 3D screen as one of its premium features. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 25 May 2025 Stay comfortable year-round with a brand-new central A/C system. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for brand-new

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brand-new was circa 1570

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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brand-new. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

brand-new

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

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