Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

frills

  • plural
    of frill.
    frill
    noun
    a trimming, as a strip of cloth or lace, gathered at one edge and left loose at the other; ruffle.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

As an American, I naturally vibe to the idea of a no frills, indestructible work truck/life-mate, a mighty lever of self-reliance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

The Brigitte Bardot Foundation told French news agency AFP that the private burial will be "no frills" and "without fuss", in keeping with her spirit.

From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026

"We'll celebrate at home, modestly, with no frills," she said.

From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025

Through this perspective, audiences remain engaged with the film’s events, told largely in chronological order, without any unnecessary frills or dramatization.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025

She pointed somewhere in the middle where the water tore into frills around rocks.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

More Suggestions