no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər How to pronounce no-brainer (audio)
: something that requires a minimum of thought

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For Margot, the decision was easy and was a total no-brainer. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Invest in a linen suit Photo: Getty Images A suit for a wedding is a no-brainer—but a suit for a beach setting presents a more interesting challenge. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025 Don't miss out on the chance to secure this no-brainer bonus in time for Saturday's games. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025 The no-brainer move has worked in New York’s favor. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of no-brainer was in 1954

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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