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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And stainless steel sinks have an industrial look that doesn’t appeal to every person. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 Use a polish for stainless steel. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025 Owalas are made with stainless steel, so water stays cold for hours, and the 16-ounce size is ideal for the younger kid crowd. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025 The majority of the exterior is stainless steel, with a black plastic ring at the base. PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 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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