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

The tiny, beautiful shop is shiny with white tile, stainless steel, and pale wood, and one wall is stacked with candy whose intricate designs and rainbow flavors produce an infinite variety. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

In a separate project, researchers at the University of Hong Kong developed a highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy, dubbed SS-H2, to help overcome this problem. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

The 5-quart Artisan Plus model is an improvement on the original Artisan, featuring luxe stainless steel accessories, a helpful bowl light, and precision speed control. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

After fermentation the wine was aged on the lees in stainless steel vats with frequent stirring of the fine lees. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stainless steel

• bookmobile
• cochineal
• nonideal
• peroneal
• philomel
• snowmobile
• waterwheel
• abele
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• anneal
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Kids Definition

stainless steel

noun

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