safety match

noun

: a match capable of being struck and ignited only on a specially prepared friction surface

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safety match was in 1857

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“Safety match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20match. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

safety match

noun
: a match that can be struck only on a specially prepared surface

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