Brand-name (noun)

A specific name or trademark associated with a product or service.

Origin:

The term "brand-name" is a combination of the words "brand" and "name". the word brand is originally from old norse word "brandr" that means "burning wood" or "sword" and the word name is derived from the old english "namian" means "to name". it first recorded in the early 19th century and used to refer to a specific name or trademark associated with a product or service.

Examples:

1. The drug is available only as a brand-name medication.
2. They are the leading brand-name in the industry.
3. I prefer brand-name products over generic ones.
4. The store only carries brand-name clothing.
5. The company's brand-name is synonymous with quality.