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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The plates have nonstick coatings and are removable and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 May 2026 The one exception to this rule is nonstick foil, which is typically only coated on one side. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2026 The set comes with multiple saucepans and frying pans, plus four utensils, and each piece of cookware is made of high-grade aluminum with a nonstick ceramic coating. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 But in the case of also buttering the top of the parchment, that step is usually not necessary because it is designed to already be nonstick. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonstick

Word History

Etymology

stick entry 3

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of nonstick was in 1932

Rhymes for nonstick

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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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