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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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water. Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025 While a morning coffee gathering among small business owners would be a no-brainer, don’t dismiss a ribbon cutting for a new location. John Hall, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Best Loungers on Amazon: Best Choice Acacia Wood Chaise Lounge Chair Best Choice Products Acacia Wood Chaise Lounge Chair $220 Amazon Specs For those who take lounging seriously, this lounger is a no-brainer. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025 Horn: Signing Horn to a contract extension is a no-brainer. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for no-brainer 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Jan. 2025.

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