no-brainer

noun

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

Examples of no-brainer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This 30 percent-off option is a no-brainer with its memory foam insole for optimal support and high-quality leather that will stay in good condition for years. Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2023 With a catalog going back 30 years that includes 18 Top 10 hits (nine of which reached Number One), Usher is in many ways a no-brainer for the showcase. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023 Care: Machine wash, hang dry How to Pick the Right Boyfriend Jeans Fabric This may seem like a no-brainer — all denim is made from cotton, right? Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023 It's always served as the no-brainer, post-shampoo step that softens and smooths your strands after cleansing. Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023 Many of the reforms are overdue no-brainers that nonetheless will take some brains to push through. Curbed, 21 Sep. 2023 Shopping for your friends can either be a no-brainer or super tricky, but there are plenty of unique gifts, even for the people who have everything. Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2023 For Regina Huang, transporting her life from China to the Netherlands for an anthropology degree was a no-brainer. Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2023 Following the success of Wright’s work with the artist, launching a creative agency was a no-brainer. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Sep. 2023 See More

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'no-brainer.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no-brainer was in 1959

Dictionary Entries Near no-brainer

Cite this Entry

“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!