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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
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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 WebEmily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
An adjacent kitchen displays a skylight, sleek white cabinetry, newer stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook with access to the outdoors.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
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Adjective
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
An adjacent kitchen displays a skylight, sleek white cabinetry, newer stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook with access to the outdoors.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for stainless
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stainless. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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