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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Water is usually the no-brainer choice for hydration, but some studies have suggested that milk might actually do a better job. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025 For those who like sleeping soft, this is a no-brainer. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025 Pujols, a no-brainer HOF selection, will be eligible for the HOF voting in 2028. Larry Holder, New York Times, 22 July 2025 This is a no-brainer, given that the Jets released Aaron Rodgers and signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract in March. Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 21 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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