steel wool
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of steel wool
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Maintenance is straightforward: The pan is dishwasher safe, metal utensil-friendly and can handle steel wool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Work stubborn areas with steel wool and wipe them with a rag.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
His Jewish Cuban father owned a steel wool factory; his mother, a Jewish Romanian, narrowly survived the Holocaust when her family caught one of the last ships to Cuba.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
If there is stubborn buildup, it suggests using white vinegar and an old toothbrush, never harsh chemicals or steel wool.
From Washington Post ● May 23, 2022
On board were two benches, some steel wool, an old cooler, and a mound of frayed rope with one end tied to the mooring.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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