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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This grade feels like a no-brainer. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025 Even with a constant stream of new launches, the brand still wows with no-brainer, fill-a-gap-in-your-routine staples that stand the test of time. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025 Bochy’s return to the Rangers bench seems to be a no-brainer. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025 Supporting the farming and canning of pumpkins, then, is a no-brainer. Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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