stainless

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adjective

stain·less ˈstān-ləs

Synonyms of stainless next

: free from stain or stigma

the stainless purity of his boyish life—

Oscar Wilde

: highly resistant to stain or corrosion

: made from materials resistant to stain

stainless silverware

stainlessly adverb

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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

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Adjective

The eat-in kitchen looks almost plucked from the 1950s, but for the jazzy tiled backsplash and up-to-date stainless appliances. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 Abutting a spacious fireside family room is a gourmet kitchen boasting Carrara marble and solid walnut countertops, dual islands, and stainless appliances. —

Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024

Noun

Color choices include black stainless/copper, black stainless/modern brush brass, white/copper, stainless steel/white, stainless steel, and black. —

Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Despite the recent love for white appliances, designers report seeing little pushback against stainless. —

Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stainless