plain-vanilla

adjective
UK: /ˌpleɪn vəˈnɪlə/
US: /ˌpleɪn vəˈnɪlə/

  1. Simple and ordinary; lacking extra features or complexities.

    1. I prefer plain-vanilla ice cream most of the time
    2. This plain-vanilla website needs more interactive elements to attract users.

  2. Basic or standard, without any special additions or modifications.

    1. We just need a plain-vanilla version of the software to start.
    2. The investors are looking for a plain-vanilla bond with a predictable return.

Synonyms

basic standard simple ordinary unadorned unembellished
plain-vanilla noun

  1. Something simple and ordinary, lacking extra features or complexities.

    1. He ordered a plain-vanilla to drink.
    2. The report was mostly plain-vanilla with few novel recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plain-vanilla" in English means: Simple and ordinary; lacking extra features or complexities., Basic or standard, without any special additions or modifications..

The phonetic transcription of "plain-vanilla" is /ˌpleɪn vəˈnɪlə/ in British English and /ˌpleɪn vəˈnɪlə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plain-vanilla": basic, standard, simple, ordinary, unadorned, unembellished.

Example usage of "plain-vanilla": "I prefer plain-vanilla ice cream most of the time". More examples on the page.