nounπShareA conflagration; a flame."The wildfire started with a few small brands, quickly spreading through the dry brush. "disasternatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder."To burn something to brands and ashes."materialfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA torch used for signaling."The scout used the special brands to signal the others in the field. "communicationsignalnauticalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sword."In the ancient stories, heroes fought with brands made of strong steel. "weaponmilitaryhistoryliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask."The rancher checked the cattle for their brands to identify which belonged to him. "propertyagriculturebusinessmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA branding iron."The rancher kept his brands carefully cleaned and oiled to ensure a clear mark on his cattle. "utensilitemagriculturebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public."Many students prefer certain brands of notebooks and pens because they like the quality and the way they look. "businesscommerceeconomyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA specific product, service, or provider so distinguished."Some brands of breakfast cereal contain a lot of sugar."businesseconomycommerceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner.""My art teacher encourages us to develop our own brands of creativity, rather than copying famous artists." "typebusinessstylecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group."Sentence: "The brands of different teachers at our school vary widely; some are known for being strict and organized, while others are seen as relaxed and approachable." "businessstyleappearancecommunicationeconomyindustryvalueorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mark of infamy; stigma."The teacher's harsh criticism left a brand of shame on the student's reputation. "markcharacternegativemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants."The farmer worried about the brands appearing on his wheat crop, fearing a significant loss of yield. "organismplantbiologyagriculturediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."medicinemarkbodyactionhistoryinhumanlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership."The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime."propertyagriculturebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an indelible impression on the memory or senses."Her face is branded upon my memory."mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stigmatize, label (someone)."He was branded a fool by everyone that heard his story."charactersocietyattitudenegativecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images."They branded the new detergent "Suds-O", with a nature scene inside a green O on the muted-colored recycled-cardboard box."businesscommerceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading