stainless

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adjective

stain·​less ˈstān-ləs How to pronounce stainless (audio)
1
: free from stain or stigma
the stainless purity of his boyish lifeOscar Wilde
2
a
: highly resistant to stain or corrosion
b
: made from materials resistant to stain
stainless silverware
stainlessly adverb

stainless

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noun

: 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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Adjective
The Next has a kitchenette and dinette positioned directly behind the driver and passenger seats, the former of which has two invisible burners integrated into its countertop for meal prep, a fridge, and a stainless-steel sink. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 Use only recommended products like Bar Keepers Friend, Scotch Brite, fine-grit sandpaper, microfiber cloths, and stainless-steel safe surface cleaners. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stainless was circa 1586

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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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