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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DraftKings College Football In-App Offers The DraftKings Sportsbook app is always providing users with no-brainer offers. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 As the demand for electricity continues to increase for the foreseeable future, and considering that California has the highest electric rates in the nation, investment in nuclear fusion is a no-brainer. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025 For the country music lover who can’t wait to get back to Nashville, Imogene & Willie’s apparel lineup is a no-brainer. John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025 For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, this deal is a no-brainer. PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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