anti-slip

adjective

an·​ti-slip ˌan-tē-ˈslip  ˌan-tī- 

variants or less commonly antislip

: designed to prevent slips or to be resistant to slipping

placed an anti-slip mat in the shower

Examples of anti-slip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Aida boot is also a practical option with the brand’s signature Comfort V-Pro WalkSole, a water-repellent upper and flexible anti-slip outsole. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

The underwire provides support without feeling bulky or uncomfortable, and the anti-slip silicone keeps everything in place. — Wendy Rose Gould, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

The low-profile design fits smoothly under doors without bunching, while the anti-slip backing helps keep it in place. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

Beneath that sits a high-density support-foam foundation designed to limit sagging and compression over time, along with a textured anti-slip base to reduce movement on the bed frame. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above