no-frills
adjective
: offering or providing only the essentials : not fancy, elaborate, or luxurious
a no-frills airline
Examples of no-frills in a Sentence
a low-cost, no-frills vacation during which we camped out and cooked our own meals
Recent Examples on the Web
The Langham’s no-frills approach reflects Hong Kong’s shifting priorities.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Its history and no-frills culture are easy to get behind.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 8 June 2025
What else to know: This no-frills family restaurant was established in 1996, and its many rave reviews online include mentions of those delicious egg rolls.
—Jayla Webb, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Here’s a no-frills thirst quencher, appealing to craft beer newbies and veterans alike.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Its history and no-frills culture are easy to get behind.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 8 June 2025
What else to know: This no-frills family restaurant was established in 1996, and its many rave reviews online include mentions of those delicious egg rolls.
—Jayla Webb, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Here’s a no-frills thirst quencher, appealing to craft beer newbies and veterans alike.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-frills
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“No-frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-frills. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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