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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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 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 25 Jul. 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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