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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The piece is naturally nonstick, thanks to its enamel coating, and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup after dinner.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The GreenPan Hard Anodized Healthy Ceramic Nonstick Set uses a material derived from sand to create a smooth, nonstick interior surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The baking plate is nonstick for easy removal of the finished product.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Considerations Regular maintenance needs: Raw cast iron needs regular seasoning to maintain its nonstick surface and prevent rust.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The GreenPan Hard Anodized Healthy Ceramic Nonstick Set uses a material derived from sand to create a smooth, nonstick interior surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The baking plate is nonstick for easy removal of the finished product.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Considerations Regular maintenance needs: Raw cast iron needs regular seasoning to maintain its nonstick surface and prevent rust.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nonstick
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“Nonstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstick. Accessed 26 Aug. 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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