stainless steel

noun

: an alloy of steel with chromium and sometimes another element (such as nickel or molybdenum) that is practically immune to rusting and ordinary corrosion

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The simple design features three interlocking stainless steel panels that are slim enough to slip into a purse or carry-on bag. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025 There’s also a two-toned stainless steel stockpot, which is ideal for hearty fall recipes like soup and stews, going for just $30. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 Curtained storage solutions—the opposite of the cold, stainless steel shelving that has dominated interiors recently—can also offer a symbolic partition in multiuse spaces. Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025 However, today, in the mid-2020s, is stainless steel still having a moment, or are these types of appliances now considered to be going out of style? Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stainless steel

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First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stainless steel was in 1917

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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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stainless steel

noun
: an alloy of steel and chromium that is highly resistant to stain, rust, and corrosion

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