no-frills

adjective

ˈnō-ˈfrilz How to pronounce no-frills (audio)
Definition of no-frillsnext
as in spartan
providing only the essentials and nothing fancy or luxurious a low-cost, no-frills vacation during which we camped out and cooked our own meals

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Recent Examples of no-frills This is a no-frills environment with a menu to match. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025 Beyond Full, a no-frills central Mass. eatery serving burgers, breakfast food and milkshakes is opening in the space formerly occupied by Zoe's in Harvard Square, per RestaurantTalk. — Steph Solis, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 TaxSlayer: Free to $52.95 (TaxSlayer) TaxSlayer is a no-frills, ultra-affordable tax filing option. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025 For those on a budget For those who drink coffee all day For espresso lovers Coffee pot alternatives For those on a budget Amazon Basic 5-cup coffee pot: $19.99 (Amazon ) The Amazon Basic five-cup coffee pot is a no-frills, ultra-affordable coffee pot, ideal for the occasional coffee drinker. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-frills

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