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
Most have facilities like bathrooms, showers, and changing rooms, as well as dining options ranging from no-frills beachfront shacks slinging sandwiches to elegant restaurants serving seaside classics like spaghetti with clams and fritto misto.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
Black-and-white photos of servicemen working on the road, sitting atop a truck mired in mud and bathing in a river filled the hallways at our hotel, the no-frills George Dawson Inn (CA$174, including breakfast).
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2024
But the kids spent more time at the arcade and laser tag than actually bowling, and gone was the no-frills feel of a neighborhood bowling alley.
—Longreads, 7 June 2024
There are 49 companies that have been on the Fortune 500 every year since it was first published, as a no-frills insert in the front of the July 1955 issue of the print magazine.
—Bylydia Belanger, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Bowflex Max Trainer Jumpstart Dad's fitness routine with an at-home elliptical with the Bowflex Max Trainer, priced at around $1,300 on Amazon, is a great no-frills option for anybody wanting a hearty, low-impact workout at home.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 June 2024
Coleman Portable Camping Chair Buy on Amazon $45 Coleman camping gear has always been a fan-favorite thanks to its top-notch quality and comfort, and this simple, no-frills option is a testament to its value in your repertoire.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
The Tramontina Wood Machete is a classic, no-frills machete and a fantastic budget buy.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
Many in the nonprofit world have opposed that characterization, arguing the accounts allow for an easy, no-frills style of giving that appeals to both wealthy and average American donors.
—Stephanie Beasley, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
Black-and-white photos of servicemen working on the road, sitting atop a truck mired in mud and bathing in a river filled the hallways at our hotel, the no-frills George Dawson Inn (CA$174, including breakfast).
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2024
But the kids spent more time at the arcade and laser tag than actually bowling, and gone was the no-frills feel of a neighborhood bowling alley.
—Longreads, 7 June 2024
There are 49 companies that have been on the Fortune 500 every year since it was first published, as a no-frills insert in the front of the July 1955 issue of the print magazine.
—Bylydia Belanger, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Bowflex Max Trainer Jumpstart Dad's fitness routine with an at-home elliptical with the Bowflex Max Trainer, priced at around $1,300 on Amazon, is a great no-frills option for anybody wanting a hearty, low-impact workout at home.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 June 2024
Coleman Portable Camping Chair Buy on Amazon $45 Coleman camping gear has always been a fan-favorite thanks to its top-notch quality and comfort, and this simple, no-frills option is a testament to its value in your repertoire.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
The Tramontina Wood Machete is a classic, no-frills machete and a fantastic budget buy.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
Many in the nonprofit world have opposed that characterization, arguing the accounts allow for an easy, no-frills style of giving that appeals to both wealthy and average American donors.
—Stephanie Beasley, Fortune, 8 May 2024
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“No-frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-frills. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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