nonstick

adjective

non·​stick ˌnän-ˈstik 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, the basket and crisper plate are nonstick and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025

The standard-size pans were all PTFE-free and came in a variety of materials, including aluminum, carbon steel, silicone, and cast iron; some had nonstick coatings. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025

Look for a model that opens wide for easy cleaning and has a nonstick kettle and warming plate. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025

The short version is: With proper seasoning, carbon steel is essentially nonstick. —The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

stick entry 3

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nonstick

• broomstick
• dipstick
• homesick
• joystick
• lipstick
• pickwick
• picnic
• redbrick
• seasick
• sidekick
• slapstick
• toothpick

Kids Definition

nonstick

adjective

non·​stick ˈnän-ˈstik 

: allowing easy removal of cooked food particles

a nonstick coating in a pan