no-name

[ noh-neym ]

adjective

1. packaged and sold without a brand name and usually at a lower price than similar items with brand names; generic:

   a can of no-name dog food.

Word History and Origins

Origin of no-name¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Is an out-of-state, no-name bell maker like Bevin really going to knock off the Senate minority leader?

From The Daily Beast

Unknown writers, like no-name actors, singers, and dancers, continue to get squeezed out by our star-obsessed media.

From The Daily Beast

Against a no-name Republican, though, Gillibrand would be fine.

From The Daily Beast

Sure, she loves a couture dress, but she embraces the two-dollar vintage no-name just as warmly.

From The Daily Beast

"Then we will call her the No-Name, till you fix upon something," laughed Stumpy.

From Project Gutenberg

The No-Name was more fortunate than most of her companions, and got about four hundred mackerel.

From Project Gutenberg

One morning Doctor No-name (he represents a type) entered my room.

From Project Gutenberg

By half past eight the No-Name was washed down, and ready for a party, if any offered.

From Project Gutenberg

It was this island which had saved the occupants of the No-Name, and from which they were rescued.

From Project Gutenberg