1
: free from stain or stigma
the stainless purity of his boyish life—
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde2
a
: highly resistant to stain or corrosion
b
: made from materials resistant to stain
stainless silverware
stainlessly
adverb
: tableware made of stainless steel
Examples of stainless in a Sentence
Adjective
nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diploma
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a fireside sitting room, a formal dining room that opens to a deck, and an eat-in kitchen with all-white cabinetry, newer stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry, and access to an outdoor dining patio and shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Most Airbnb kitchens are equipped with thin stainless or nonstick pans that distribute heat unevenly (and are often warped).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The first floor has a modern windowed kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, which leads into a sizable living area and balcony that looks right into the treetops.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a fireside sitting room, a formal dining room that opens to a deck, and an eat-in kitchen with all-white cabinetry, newer stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry, and access to an outdoor dining patio and shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
To ensure things do not stick to your stainless, look for the Leidenfrost Effect—getting the skillet hot enough that water literally beads up, creating a layer of steam between the pan and your food.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Most Airbnb kitchens are equipped with thin stainless or nonstick pans that distribute heat unevenly (and are often warped).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stainless
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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