anti-slip

adjective

an·​ti-slip
ˌan-tē-ˈslip,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-slip (audio)
variants or less commonly antislip
: designed to prevent slips or to be resistant to slipping
placed an anti-slip mat in the shower

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The faux leather upper is built to withstand outdoor elements, while the anti-slip outsole provides traction and stability in every step. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 Thanks to the anti-slip bottom, the couch won’t shift around when your rambunctious pet hops into it. Christine Persaud, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 The anti-slip button prevents sliding and tipping as your furry friend plays. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025 That could translate to two up front and one on the anti-slip hammock/deck behind, or one providing pedal power while two relax in back. New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-slip

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-slip was in 1900

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“Anti-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-slip. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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