anti-slip

adjective

an·​ti-slip ˌan-tē-ˈslip How to pronounce anti-slip (audio) ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-slip (audio)
variants or less commonly antislip
: designed to prevent slips or to be resistant to slipping
placed an anti-slip mat in the shower

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The Spruce Pets named the Easy-Going Reversible Oversized Couch Cover its Best Overall, citing more than 30 patterns and colors, anti-slip foam and dryer-safe construction. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 As pet owners drive volume, more toppers will be engineered specifically around waterproofing, claw resistance and anti-slip anchoring, and those features will be marketed as premium. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 For more protection, anti-slip shoe grip pads were also added to the soles of the heels. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The underwire provides support without feeling bulky or uncomfortable, and the anti-slip silicone keeps everything in place. — Wendy Rose Gould, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-slip

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-slip was in 1900

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“Anti-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-slip. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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