"house brand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: house brands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} house brand (plural house brands)
  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. Translations (Translations): huismerk (Dutch)
    Sense id: en-house_brand-en-noun-5WmKA16s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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