no-frills

adjective

ˈnō-ˈfrilz 

: offering or providing only the essentials : not fancy, elaborate, or luxurious

a no-frills airline

Synonyms of no-frills

• spartan
• simple
• austere

Examples of no-frills in a Sentence

a low-cost, no-frills vacation during which we camped out and cooked our own meals

Recent Examples on the Web

This no-frills outfit foundation leaves room for playful accessorizing. — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

The airline reported higher revenue for premium, corporate and no-frills basic economy tickets, as well as rising unit revenue for both domestic and international trips. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Nokia had long owned the low end of the cellphone market, with its sturdy, no-frills devices suited for that segment. — IEEE Spectrum, 13 July 2026

The blueprint bag boasts a no-frills silhouette that looks great with everything from casual everyday outfits to elevated ensembles. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for no-frills

• bluegills
• brazils
• distills
• distils
• foothills
• fulfills
• fulfils
• handbills
• instills
• landfills
• refills
• sandhills