stainless

American  

[steyn-lis] / ˈsteɪn lɪs /

adjective

1. having no stain; spotless.

2. made of stainless steel.

3. resistant to staining, rusting, the corrosive effect of chemicals, etc.

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noun

1. flatware made of stainless steel.

2. stainless steel.

stainless British  

/ ˈsteɪnlɪs /

adjective

1. resistant to discoloration, esp discoloration resulting from corrosion; rust-resistant

   stainless steel

2. having no blemish

   a stainless reputation

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noun

1. stainless steel

Other Word Forms

• stainlessly adverb
• stainlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of stainless

First recorded in 1580–90; stain + -less

Example Sentences

Aged in stainless steel and neutral oak, it’s dry and well-balanced, with a bright but not overly assertive acidity, deft minerality and pleasingly delicate persistence in the mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Therrien’s beards — fashioned from synthetic hair, plaster, stainless steel or aluminum — hang on wardrobe stands from hooks that would go over the wearer’s ears as part of a costume.

From Los Angeles Times

Carbon steel gives a sharper edge than stainless steel, and it’s easier to sharpen, but the blade rusts easily.

From The Wall Street Journal

The galley kitchen has a countertop with seats, stainless appliances, and a glossy marble floor.

From MarketWatch

But the stainless steel 1518's sale this weekend reaffirmed its status "as one of the most historically significant wristwatches ever made", the auctioneers said.

From Barron's