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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Light enough to not take up valuable space in your suitcase, this mid-weight layer is a no-brainer for the early fall, and its 100 percent cotton construction is a testament to its high-quality, lasting design. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025 Nigeria was an ex-UK colony, so for me, My Father’s Shadow was a no-brainer. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 The Caesars Sportsbook promo code NEWSWK20X provides new users with a no-brainer offer for Dodgers-Brewers tonight or any other game this week. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 After baseball, going back to music school was a no-brainer. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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