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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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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