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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The beloved Pixar franchise, known for its heartwarming and nostalgic tales, is set to return with a brand-new adventure. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 This brand-new development is a gorgeous community setting that’s located less than a mile from the shores of beautiful Lake Wylie. Shea Homes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025 After World War II, with the economic and political power of the GI Bill in hand, colleges in every state — from Lincoln’s land-grant institutions to dozens of brand-new, experimental campuses — exploded with growth. Kurt L. Schmoke, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025 This brand-new suite spans three floors at the tippy top of the Mata Atlantica Tower, with unbeatable floor-to-ceiling views over the sprawling Brazilian metropolis. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

brand-new

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

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