anti-tarnish

adjective

an·​ti-tar·​nish ˌan-tē-ˈtär-nish 

ˌan-tī-

variants or less commonly antitarnish

: designed to check or prevent the accumulation of tarnish

storing silver in an anti-tarnish bag

anti-tarnish cloths

Examples of anti-tarnish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Italian leather exterior and anti-tarnish microsuede interior ensure durability inside and out. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Place an anti-tarnish cloth in your silverware drawer. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025

These stunning work-to-play pieces feature rust-free, anti-tarnish stainless steel, along with water-safe freshwater pearls. — Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

What separates Hey Harper’s waterproof technology apart from other anti-tarnish brands is its 10x fortifying PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition process). — Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024

The affordable collaboration did not forfeit quality–the pieces are waterproof, hypoallergenic, anti-tarnish, and e-coated for long-lasting wear. — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024

It's lined with the same anti-tarnish fabric as many others on this list, and each piece is responsibly sourced from a Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) member. — Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 10 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-tarnish

• garnish
• tarnish
• varnish