stainless
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.made of a special metal that does not rust or get stained easily.
adj.describing a steel alloy containing chromium that is resistant to rusting, corrosion, and staining.
Simple“We bought a new stainless steel sink for the kitchen renovation.”
In context“The architect specified stainless steel cladding for the exterior to ensure the building maintained its appearance despite the salty coastal air.”
Synonymsrust resistantcorrosion proofAntonymscorrodible - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.having a perfect reputation or being free from any moral mistakes.
adj.free from moral blemish or sin; possessing an unspotted reputation.
Simple“After twenty years in politics, he still has a stainless reputation.”
In context“The candidate presented himself as a man of stainless character, though his opponents worked tirelessly to find any past indiscretion.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.knives, forks, and spoons made from stainless steel.
n.a collective term for cutlery or kitchenware manufactured from stainless steel alloys.
Simple“She polished the stainless until it shone like a mirror.”
In context“The restaurant invested in high-quality stainless for the dining room to reduce the long-term costs of replacing damaged silverware.”
Synonyms
Usage stainless steel
“Tesco also said sales of its stainless steel colanders rose by more than 130% week on week, while sales of its plastic versions rose 13%.”
From stain + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.