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: free from stain or stigma
the stainless purity of his boyish life—
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde2
a
: highly resistant to stain or corrosion
b
: made from materials resistant to stain
stainless silverware
stainlessly
adverb
: tableware made of stainless steel
Synonyms
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 WebWendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
This 13-piece tool set from Cuisinart includes a heavy duty spatula, two-prong fork, tongs, cleaning brush, four stainless skewers, and four corn cob holders.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024
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
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Adjective
Photo : Open Homes Photography The kitchen is outfitted with high-end stainless appliances.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
This 13-piece tool set from Cuisinart includes a heavy duty spatula, two-prong fork, tongs, cleaning brush, four stainless skewers, and four corn cob holders.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Noun
Despite the recent love for white appliances, designers report seeing little pushback against stainless.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024
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
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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