stainless

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adjective

stain·​less ˈstān-ləs How to pronounce stainless (audio)
1
: 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
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Adjective
The patterns are as follows: Banana Mix: Vibrant fruits and florals on a blue background; available in the 24-ounce stainless cold cup. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025 The kitchen, recently renovated, shows off quartz countertops and stainless appliances, plus a large peninsula. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Noun
Most Airbnb kitchens are equipped with thin stainless or nonstick pans that distribute heat unevenly (and are often warped). Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 Made with 100% chardonnay, the wine is whole-cluster pressed and aged in a mixture of wood cask, French oak and stainless. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for stainless

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 24 May. 2025.

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