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 steamer is made of durable material, including a stainless steel panel that’s resistant to rust and oxidation. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 7 June 2025 And, unlike the Ranger, which only comes in the standard stainless steel option, the Bonfire is available in a slew of eye-catching hues. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025 Fritz Hansen cutter wardrobe Frama rivet side table Fredericia silhouette rectangular mirror Frama shelf library stainless steel Beam Based in Brooklyn, Beam carries a variety of home goods and decor carefully selected from around the globe. Erika Owen, Vogue, 6 June 2025 In Lake Forest, Thuney’s new house has four full bathrooms, two half baths, a grand two-story foyer, an open floor plan, limestone floors, a family room with a fireplace and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wet bar and an island with a breakfast bar. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 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 12 Jun. 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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