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 Classic Rain Boots Now, this may be a no-brainer for some but, not many people wear rain boots during a stormy shower. Essence, 8 Apr. 2024 Supporting the People’s Park project, which is the subject of a pending state Supreme Court case, should be a no-brainer for any council member. East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024 Calling for just eight ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep time, this recipe is a no-brainer to make during the warmer spring and summer months. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024 For the irascible Greg, a column about grammar is a no-brainer. Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024 As a mother of two sons living in Phoenix, teaching them to be unconventional is a no-brainer. Kayla Jackson, AZCentral.com, 17 Mar. 2024 Curating a special moment for Thomas for the NAACP Image Awards as their first red carpet project was a no-brainer for Legadoé. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024 And at just $10, this versatile new belt bag is a no-brainer. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2024 This inclination extends beyond the Oval Office; Congress, for instance, is having trouble passing bills that would provide military aid to Israel, which once would have been a political no-brainer. Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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