no-frills

adjective

ˈnō-ˈfrilz How to pronounce no-frills (audio)
Synonyms of no-frillsnext
: offering or providing only the essentials : not fancy, elaborate, or luxurious
a no-frills airline

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a low-cost, no-frills vacation during which we camped out and cooked our own meals
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Despite being relatively minimal compared to today’s top running shoes, the Zoom Skylon 11 manages to pack a fair amount of tech in an otherwise no-frills build. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Probably not, but this Switch 2 exclusive is a no-frills co-op smorgasbord that’s delightful from start to finish. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 This no-frills version is made with just 3 ingredients, just like Grandma does. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 The closet staple features a timeless crew-neckline, sleeveless design, and no-frills shift silhouette. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-frills

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of no-frills was in 1948

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“No-frills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-frills. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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