Brand Names That Became Words
1 / 15Many everyday words started as brand names. Can you tell which common words were once trademarked products?
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The word 'aspirin' was originally a trademarked brand name belonging to which company?
About Brand Names That Became Words
Give your memory a workout with Brand Names That Became Words: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Many everyday words started as brand names. Can you tell which common words were once trademarked products? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. The word 'aspirin' was originally a trademarked brand name belonging to which company?
Answer: Bayer
2. Which of these is still technically a registered trademark, though widely used as a generic term?
Answer: Jacuzzi
3. 'Escalator' was originally a brand name. What was the generic term for it before the trademark was lost?
Answer: Moving staircase
4. The word 'thermos' was originally a brand name. What is the generic term for this product?
Answer: Vacuum flask
5. Which of these words was NOT originally a brand name?
Answer: Telescope
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