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

Behind the bar, yeast busily converted sugars into alcohol inside giant stainless steel fermentation tanks. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026

This hotel’s raw concrete and brushed stainless steel are punctuated by pieces from Verner Panton, Tommaso Barbi, and Florian Schulz and, more surprisingly, antique castle doors. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

It's made from a mix of aluminum and stainless steel and features a matte black finish that Tsuchioto believes will wear more naturally than bright polished metal. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Acidic solutions like vinegar dull stainless steel appliances over time. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 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