stainless

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adjective

stain·​less ˈstān-ləs How to pronounce stainless (audio)
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: free from stain or stigma
the stainless purity of his boyish lifeOscar Wilde
2
a
: highly resistant to stain or corrosion
b
: made from materials resistant to stain
stainless silverware
stainlessly adverb

stainless

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noun

: tableware made of stainless steel

Examples of stainless in a Sentence

Adjective nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diploma
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The dining area, separated from the living room and kitchen via a pair of funky pass-throughs, is demarcated by a radiant modern chandelier; the sleekly modern kitchen offers a breakfast bar, custom cabinetry and plenty of countertop space, plus up-to-date stainless appliances. James McClain, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 However, even proprietary stainless steels can stain, especially if any cheaper steel fittings beneath the Cybertruck's panels react with the stainless product. Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024 The four-sided box grater, which is available in six colors, has sharp stainless sides that make grating, shredding, zesting, and slicing vegetables simple. Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024 McDonald's was able to achieve this perk of using stainless tanks due to a special relationship between Ray Kroc, the man behind McDonald's, and Coca-Cola that was established in 1955, per the Times. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 21 Jan. 2024 All-Clad 12-Inch Stainless Fry Pan for $90 ($110 off) Home and Cook Sales For searing, browning, or pan-frying, All-Clad's 12-inch stainless fry pan is great to have in the kitchen. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2024 Also, while stainless flasks sometimes discolor or alter the whiskey over time, glass can be forgotten safely for days or weeks. G. Clay Whittaker, Bon Appétit, 8 Dec. 2023 Photograph: All-Clad All-Clad 3-Quart Sauce Pan for $80 ($120 off) Home and Cook Sales All-Clad's melding of copper, aluminum, and 18/10 stick-resistant stainless makes for one of the best heat-conducting pans WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson has used (aside from cast iron). Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2023 Like all of All-Clad’s stainless cookware, these skillets—which Chris swears by—sport a tri-ply construction consisting of an aluminum core bonded with two layers of stainless steel. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2023
Noun
And since each one is made from a single piece of stainless, there’s no need to worry about the handles becoming loose. Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023 Right now, those are soft matte black and black stainless, says Finamore. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023 The faucet is on the taller side, at just over 11 inches high, and comes in stainless, black stainless, and matte back in addition to polished chrome. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 21 Mar. 2023 In terms of trends in other finishes, accents, and paint colors, the study found that stainless steel is still the favorite for appliances, with 74% of people choosing it (white was 8%, black stainless was 7%, and black was 6%). Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Mar. 2023 Most refrigerators are only available in stainless steel, or black stainless making this brand not the most budget-friendly. Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023 Finish can be stainless steel (which continues to be the finish of choice), but many brands are now offering black stainless, matte black, white or bronze tones to add warmth and variety. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 And stainless steel remains the top choice for appliances, in 70% of new kitchens, followed by black stainless at 10%. Kim Palmer, Star Tribune, 22 Jan. 2021 In terms of trends in other finishes, accents, and paint colors, the study found that stainless steel is still the favorite for appliances, with 74% of people choosing it (white was 8%, black stainless was 7%, and black was 6%). Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stainless was circa 1586

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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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