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.
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Our team has been fans of Caraway cookware for years, thanks to its nontoxic, nonstick properties.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Yes; most air fryer baskets and trays are nonstick and dishwasher-safe.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
For those tired of juggling stainless steel, nonstick, and cast iron, Titaner’s 5-Layer Frying Pan pitches itself as the one pan to rule them all — lightweight, coating-free, backed by a century-long warranty, and built to last a lifetime.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Nonstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstick. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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nonstick
adjective
non·stick
ˈnän-ˈstik
: allowing easy removal of cooked food particles
a nonstick coating in a pan
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