no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər How to pronounce no-brainer (audio)
Synonyms of no-brainernext
: something that requires a minimum of thought

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Nordstrom has no-brainer gifts like mini perfume sets and plush slippers, while Anthropologie is offering double discounts on everything from tapered candles to elegant cheese boards. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 Going too hard on probiotic supplements… On the surface, taking a probiotic supplement—a pill, capsule, powder, or gummy packed with beneficial microbes, including bacteria and yeasts—might seem like a no-brainer strategy for boosting your gut microbiome. Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Dec. 2025 For a vegetable side dish that is almost like eating a dessert, this simple recipe is a no-brainer. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 For the Johnsons the cost was high but, ultimately, the decision was a no-brainer. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of no-brainer was in 1954

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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