no-frills

American  

[noh-frilz] / ˈnoʊˌfrɪlz /

adjective

1. providing or including basic services and necessities without any additional features or amenities.

   Food and beverages are not covered by the low no-frills airfare.

2. no-name.

3. unadorned; simple; plain; spare.

   a straightforward, no-frills package of healthcare benefits.

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no-frills British  

adjective

1. offering only a basic service in order to keep costs low

   a no-frills airline

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Etymology

Origin of no-frills

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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no-frills

There’s the basic model, the no-frills “e” series, the Pro, the Air and, this year, the foldable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

New Zealand are settled, no-frills and battle-hardened - everything England are not.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a no-frills cheese pizza.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

The Malaysia-based no-frills airline said it was also raising fares by up to 40 percent and about 10 percent of its overall flights had been cut so far at the time.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

Coach brought us to a no-frills pizza spot near the hotel and ordered seven large pies for the team.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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