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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Chicken and broccoli are a no-brainer pair. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Naming it the best of the best was a no-brainer. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Colin Rea said re-signing with the Cubs was a no-brainer. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Regardless of what else the league does, this one change seems like a no-brainer. John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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