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 Stockholm Grinder comes in both stainless steel and wood designs. ABC News, 10 July 2026 Look for models where the frame is composed of rustproof materials, such as aluminum and stainless steel. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Stitched brown leather makes for a handsome addition to any home bar cart, especially when they’re housed in a Georg Jensen stainless steel case. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 First up, are these anti-fatigue floor mats, a carbon steel wok, and a stainless steel frying pan for the kitchen. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 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 14 Jul. 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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