nonskid

adjective

non·​skid ˌnän-ˈskid How to pronounce nonskid (audio)
: designed or equipped to prevent skidding

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Cellphone stands designed for vehicle use typically feature a sticky bottom, which can be in the form of a suction cup, a nonskid silicone or rubber pad or a sticker. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025 Image Eubanks appreciated the Duster’s sloppiness, its give, its lack of a speed limiter, of fuel injection, of nonskid tires. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 13 May 2025 The microwave-safe plate features a removable, nonskid liner for easier washing and better security at the table. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024 To prevent this problem from happening again, shop for a nonskid pad that’s labeled as safe to use on hardwood floors. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023 The three most popular waxes are fiberglass wax, nonskid deck wax, and metal wax. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonskid was in 1904

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“Nonskid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonskid. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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nonskid

adjective
non·​skid (ˈ)nän-ˈskid How to pronounce nonskid (audio)
: designed to prevent skidding
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