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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Bluetooth speakers are tucked discreetly on shelves, and there are umbrellas, daypacks, and stainless steel Nimmo Bay water bottles (yours to keep).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Your fridge, whether stainless steel or textured plastic, is an untapped gold mine of storage space.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Developers advertise a fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard with grills, with apartments offering quartz countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, individual terraces and other amenities.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Minimize applying any pressure when cleaning stainless steel to avoid causing harm.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Your fridge, whether stainless steel or textured plastic, is an untapped gold mine of storage space.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Developers advertise a fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard with grills, with apartments offering quartz countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, individual terraces and other amenities.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Minimize applying any pressure when cleaning stainless steel to avoid causing harm.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Stainless steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless%20steel. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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