Phrase guide

own brand

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A brand name that is associated with or owned by a place of business (often a supermarket, or other chain) that sells products under that name, usually for less money than other brands; in many cases the manufacturing is done by other companies, who apply the label (branding) of this factor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Examples

  • Near-synonym: off brand
  • Supermarkets are fighting national brands with own brand products.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: own label, house brand, store brand, private label, private brand, white label, off brand

Antonyms: none provided

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