safety match
noun
: a match capable of being struck and ignited only on a specially prepared friction surface
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Matches One book of safety matches (not strike-anywhere matches) is permitted in your carry-on.
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Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Safety match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20match. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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