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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Even if the pan is completely nonstick, some deep pan pizzas can benefit from having a drizzle of olive oil at the bottom of the pan to help the crust crisp up. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 Keep in mind that some nonstick coatings contain potentially harmful chemicals and often become damaged over time and flake off. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025 The piece is naturally nonstick, thanks to its enamel coating, and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup after dinner. Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Unless your pan is very well seasoned, stick to your nonstick fry pan or oven for the best results. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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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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