brand-new

adjective

ˈbran(d)-ˈnü 

-ˈnyü

: conspicuously new and unused

also : recently introduced

a brand-new executive officer

Synonyms of brand-new

• pristine
• fresh
• mint

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

Recent Examples on the Web

With a beloved character in Sam and some brand-new faces entering the scene, the show is steady, intriguing and will likely go the distance. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

And stay tuned for next week’s update for stats on the brand-new Letterboxd League. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Popular breakfast chain Waffle House is looking to build a brand-new location in Kansas City. — Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

James Johnson gifted him his own brand-new Jordans when Powell complimented them during a pre-draft workout. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

brand entry 1

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brand-new

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

brand-new

adjective

ˈbran-ˈn(y)ü

: completely new and unused