stainless

[steyn-lis]

adjective

1. having no stain; spotless.

2. made of stainless steel.

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

noun

1. flatware made of stainless steel.

2. stainless steel.

stainless

/ ˈsteɪnlɪs /

adjective

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

   stainless steel

2. having no blemish

   a stainless reputation

noun

1. stainless steel

Other Word Forms

• stainlessly adverb
• stainlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stainless¹

First recorded in 1580–90; stain + -less

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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Sales of Tesla’s angular, stainless steel Cybertruck pickup tanked this year.

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Our kitchen is all stainless steel, and it’s really easy to cook and clean in there.

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It consists of 365 stainless steel chimes, suspended from a circular canopy, each tuned to catch the wind and produce a soft harmony.

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