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

Examples of stainless steel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spray the cleaner on your stainless steel refrigerator, then wipe with an unused microfiber cloth going in the direction of the grain or striations of the stainless steel. —Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026

The stainless steel fungus will be lowered Sunday night in homage to the town's acres of mushroom fields. —Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025

The electric cooker features an egg rack that holds up to seven eggs and a stainless steel cooking plate that delicately cooks them to your liking. —Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025

The kitchen is further into the home and is equipped with an induction cooktop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a large fridge/freezer. —New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stainless steel

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Kids Definition

stainless steel

noun

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