Stainless Meaning
/stˈeɪnləs/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjDescribing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
adjUnmarked, spotless.
Sentence Examples
This steel is stainless.
My mind is as bright and clean as a stainless mirror.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef uses ____ steel pots because they do not rust ever.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We bought new ____ steel cutlery for the kitchen because it is very durable and easy to clean thoroughly.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English stain Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English stainless From stain + -less.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Lead is used as part of the tumbler’s vacuum insulation and is covered by a stainless steel layer that protects consumers from lead exposure, according to the Stanley cup manufacturer, Pacific Market International."
— 2024 January 26, Madeline Holcombe and Sandee LaMotte, “Stanley and other drink cups contain lead. Should you be worried?”, in CNN:
"After that there were boastings in Hereot! Then did the warriors brag before their stainless queen."
— 1961, Norma Lorre Goodrich, “Beowulf”, in The Medieval Myths, New York: The New American Library, page 28:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef uses ____ steel pots because they do not rust ever.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We bought new ____ steel cutlery for the kitchen because it is very durable and easy to clean thoroughly.