no-brainer

noun

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

Examples of no-brainer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Easy to clasp and carry, this dressy accessory was a no-brainer for the fancier evenings. Dahvi Shira, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024 While trying to land one of these low-rate mortgages might seem like a no-brainer for first-time homebuyers, assumable mortgages have historically been tricky to get in terms of both availability and accessibility. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 May 2024 First base was open, and Grand Canyon took advantage of the no-brainer move: The Lopez walked Barbara intentionally, bringing up Alyssa Garcia with the season on the line. San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024 Emily Blunt, Martha Stewart, and Oprah are fans of the no-brainer outfit, too. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for no-brainer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no-brainer was in 1959

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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