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
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While social media has had plenty to say about mixing and mingling for romantic purposes at the no-frills but delicious restaurant, that’s where celebrity makeup artist Lola and the man who would be her husband, George, had their first date.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
The Communist government that ruled East Germany converted the Zwickau factory to produce no-frills Trabant vehicles.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
This model is a great no-frills option for those on a budget.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
For example, a manual thermometer is typically a no-frills pick with great quality and a lower price tag.
—Latifah Miles, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024
Your Burger Bracket champion:This old school, no-frills restaurant makes the best burger in metro Phoenix
When will the Flagstaff In-N-Out open?
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
This is a solid no-frills French-style croissant, something to pull apart with a morning coffee, but not eat as a sandwich.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Best Time to Visit Italy Osteria Historically speaking, an osteria was a spartan, no-frills establishment where people would go to drink.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
This is a no-frills smart thermometer that works with the majority of 24V HVAC systems including conventional gas, oil, and electric.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
The Communist government that ruled East Germany converted the Zwickau factory to produce no-frills Trabant vehicles.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
This model is a great no-frills option for those on a budget.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
For example, a manual thermometer is typically a no-frills pick with great quality and a lower price tag.
—Latifah Miles, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024
Your Burger Bracket champion:This old school, no-frills restaurant makes the best burger in metro Phoenix
When will the Flagstaff In-N-Out open?
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
This is a solid no-frills French-style croissant, something to pull apart with a morning coffee, but not eat as a sandwich.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Best Time to Visit Italy Osteria Historically speaking, an osteria was a spartan, no-frills establishment where people would go to drink.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
This is a no-frills smart thermometer that works with the majority of 24V HVAC systems including conventional gas, oil, and electric.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
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“No-frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-frills. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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