nonstick

adjective

non·​stick ˌnän-ˈstik How to pronounce nonstick (audio)
1
: allowing easy removal of cooked food particles
a nonstick coating in a frying pan
2
: having a nonstick surface
a nonstick frying pan

Examples of nonstick in a Sentence

There is a nonstick coating on the pan.
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Chop fruit and veggies with ease with this set of rust-resistant knives and then saute them in these nonstick ceramic cookware pieces. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026 It’s made from heavy cast iron and enameled to be nonstick. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025 These pans undergo thorough hand polishing and machining to refine their shape, reduce their weight, and create a mirror-smooth surface that is nearly nonstick from the get-go. Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025 But in the case of also buttering the top of the parchment, that step is usually not necessary because it is designed to already be nonstick. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonstick

Word History

Etymology

stick entry 3

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonstick was in 1958

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“Nonstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstick. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

nonstick

adjective
non·​stick ˈnän-ˈstik How to pronounce nonstick (audio)
: allowing easy removal of cooked food particles
a nonstick coating in a pan

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