stainless

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adjective

stain·​less ˈstān-ləs 

1

: free from stain or stigma

the stainless purity of his boyish life

—Oscar Wilde

2

a

: highly resistant to stain or corrosion

b

: made from materials resistant to stain

stainless silverware

stainlessly adverb

stainless

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noun

: tableware made of stainless steel

Synonyms

Adjective

• pristine
• immaculate
• clean
• shiny
• spotless

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 Web

Adjective

Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves flank a central lounge, which flows effortlessly into the dining area and a restaurant-grade stainless-steel kitchen. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025

Clad In Stainless Steel Lexar recently addressed the problem of data integrity by announcing the launch of a range of high-speed and premium SD memory cards that are made with a stainless-steel casing to stand up to the punishment and rigors of shooting on location. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Noun

To ensure things do not stick to your stainless, look for the Leidenfrost Effect—getting the skillet hot enough that water literally beads up, creating a layer of steam between the pan and your food. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Most Airbnb kitchens are equipped with thin stainless or nonstick pans that distribute heat unevenly (and are often warped). —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stainless

• stainless steel

Rhymes for stainless

• brainless
• painless
• rainless