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
Their dainty, no-frills look bodes well for summer packing since they can be worn with everything from billowy dresses to denim cutoffs.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Some view his dry, extremely no-frills delivery as a meme, but there’s a genuine despondency to his cadence and beat choices that hits home when his flows feel structured.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
The compact soundbar offers a no-frills design, even down to the remote.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The burger joint prides itself on its no-frills menu featuring cheese curds, craft sodas and Happiness Meals for the kiddos.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Some view his dry, extremely no-frills delivery as a meme, but there’s a genuine despondency to his cadence and beat choices that hits home when his flows feel structured.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
The compact soundbar offers a no-frills design, even down to the remote.
—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The burger joint prides itself on its no-frills menu featuring cheese curds, craft sodas and Happiness Meals for the kiddos.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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