stainless

adjective
UK: /ˈsteɪnləs/
US: /ˈsteɪnləs/

  1. Not easily stained or dirtied; remaining clean.

    1. The sink is stainless, so it's easy to clean after cooking.
    2. The new stainless steel appliances resist fingerprints and smudges well.

  2. Made of stainless steel.

    1. She bought a stainless knife for her kitchen.
    2. The chef preferred stainless steel pans because they heat evenly.

  3. Without flaws or imperfections; morally pure.

    1. The hero's reputation was stainless after the trial.
    2. She maintained a stainless record of honesty and integrity throughout her career.

Synonyms

untarnished spotless stainless steel unblemished immaculate
stainless noun

  1. A type of steel alloy containing chromium, making it resistant to rust and corrosion.

    1. The restaurant used stainless in their kitchen.
    2. Stainless is a popular material for cookware due to its durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stainless" in English means: Not easily stained or dirtied; remaining clean., Made of stainless steel., Without flaws or imperfections; morally pure..

The phonetic transcription of "stainless" is /ˈsteɪnləs/ in British English and /ˈsteɪnləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stainless": untarnished, spotless, stainless steel, unblemished, immaculate.

Example usage of "stainless": "The sink is stainless, so it's easy to clean after cooking.". More examples on the page.