no-brainer

noun

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

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Arcia was traded and Verdugo released, and the Braves might have some decisions to make with Albies, who has two $7 million club options that once looked like no-brainer decisions but now might not be. David O'Brien, New York Times, 11 July 2025 With the ability to filter out 99.9 percent of harmful bacteria and parasites in water, the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter 2-pack is a no-brainer at 31 percent off. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025 Included in the mix is a denim jacket by Stella McCartney, ideal for summer nights under the stars, a trend-forward mini from Frame, to pair with everything from flip-flops to retro sneakers and a plain white T-shirt, and ecru jeans from Madewell—a summertime no-brainer. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 July 2025 This shampoo can be a bit pricey, so saving $10 is a no-brainer buy for us. Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jul. 2025.

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