no-frills
adjective
: offering or providing only the essentials : not fancy, elaborate, or luxurious
a no-frills airline
Examples of no-frills in a Sentence
a low-cost, no-frills vacation during which we camped out and cooked our own meals
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This is a no-frills shop with just a good selection of yarns and knitting accessories.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
Even better, this no-frills formula avoids harsh additives while still supporting barrier repair—and the giant, 16 oz.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
First featured in Southern Living in October 1983, this no-frills recipe is a surefire winner.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
The humble, no-frills setup only adds to the charm, letting the food take center stage.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
Even better, this no-frills formula avoids harsh additives while still supporting barrier repair—and the giant, 16 oz.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
First featured in Southern Living in October 1983, this no-frills recipe is a surefire winner.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
The humble, no-frills setup only adds to the charm, letting the food take center stage.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-frills
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“No-frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-frills. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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