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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The classic Melissa & Doug toys are made of premium wood, but now include stainless steel, plastics and fabrics, all of which are safe for child play. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025 The luxury appliance, complete with dual ovens, six burners, a griddle and stainless steel finish stunned the the shopper, who shared the discovery on Reddit's r/ThriftStoreHauls. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 Best stainless steel cookware This set of three stainless steel skillets offers 12-, 10- and 8-inch sizes, which should cover most of your frying pan needs. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025 Those professional-looking edges are actually pretty easy to achieve, and all that’s required is a stainless steel scraper and a bit of chill time. Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 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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