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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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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Most recently, Stacy Davis Gates — who also leads the Illinois Federation of Teachers, the progressive alternative to the Illinois Education Association — has set her sights on a brand-new pot of money. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Starting today, fans can try out the brand-new Nashville Hottie Chicken Salad and Pumpkin Spice Cake, as well as returning favorites Chicken Poblano Soup and Lemon Burst Buttercream Cookies. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 The Sacramento Ballet has not yet kicked off its performance season, but dance lovers won’t have to wait until the end of October to catch brand-new dance works in town. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Genesys Production is already underway at Hyundai Motor Group's brand-new, dedicated Ulsan EV facility in South Korea. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand-new

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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brand-new

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