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
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First featured in Southern Living in October 1983, this no-frills recipe is a surefire winner.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Apricot Yarn & Supply This is a no-frills shop with just a good selection of yarns and knitting accessories.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025
The humble, no-frills setup only adds to the charm, letting the food take center stage.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Its no-frills sister company Flydubai announced deals for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft — the airline’s first order from the European supplier — as well as firm options for 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Apricot Yarn & Supply This is a no-frills shop with just a good selection of yarns and knitting accessories.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025
The humble, no-frills setup only adds to the charm, letting the food take center stage.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Its no-frills sister company Flydubai announced deals for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft — the airline’s first order from the European supplier — as well as firm options for 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 21 Nov. 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 7 Dec. 2025.
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