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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Switch to microplastic-free kitchen utensils made from stainless steel, wood or bamboo. Ryan Brennan may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026 Differentiate your cabinets Whether by using a different material like stainless steel, a collection of dramatic colors, or mixing open shelving with closed shelving, creating variety by mixing up your cabinets can add personality to a kitchen plan regardless of the square footage. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026 Effortlessly slice through pizza with the Pizza Cutter's sharp stainless steel blade designed for smooth, clean cuts. ABC News, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless steel

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 May. 2026.

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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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