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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President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday that keeping biological males out of women’s and girls’ sports is a no-brainer issue and that the margin is wide among voters. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025 Since new-release audiobooks typically cost as much as hardback copies, the three premium downloads make the $3 cost of this three-month subscription period a no-brainer. Clint Davis, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Being familiar with the neighborhood and its culture, choosing Cobble Hill as its flagship location was a no-brainer. Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Las Vegas Raiders - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise St. Another pick that feels like a no-brainer and happens in almost every mock at this point, the Raiders add the top running back in a loaded 2025 class. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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