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
Here’s a sturdy, no-frills option that’s just over 30% off right now from Amazon Basics.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
While Cuisinart has broadened their line with more complex models and attachments, the original no-frills design has remained largely unchanged over five decades.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Then there’s Cole Davis (Tatum), NASA’s stalwart, no-frills launch director.
—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
The no-frills dock bar is packed with customers sipping an endless stream of crushes while listening to live music.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
While Cuisinart has broadened their line with more complex models and attachments, the original no-frills design has remained largely unchanged over five decades.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Then there’s Cole Davis (Tatum), NASA’s stalwart, no-frills launch director.
—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
The no-frills dock bar is packed with customers sipping an endless stream of crushes while listening to live music.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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“No-frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-frills. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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