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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

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Homes feature fenced yards, granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring and attached two- and three-car garages, according to the AMH website. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025 The stainless steel tumbler has double-wall insulation that keeps drinks ice cold or piping hot for hours. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 This handy chopper is backed by nearly 90,000 five-star ratings and comes with four stainless steel attachments to chop, dice, and spiralize vegetables in seconds. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025 Whynter 33-Bottle or 112-Can Wine and Beverage Refrigerator Designed with elegant stainless steel French doors, Whynter’s dual-zone fridge has wire shelves for storing cans on one side and wooden shelves for wine bottles on the other. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stainless steel

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stainless steel was in 1917

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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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stainless steel

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

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