stainless
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsteɪnləs/
stainless means: Made to resist rust, especially when describing a type of steel.
adjective
RUST RESISTANTB1
Made to resist rust, especially when describing a type of steel.
- The sink is made of stainless steel.
- We bought a stainless steel pan.
- These stainless steel knives should resist rust.
WITHOUT DISHONORC2
Free from any wrongdoing that could damage someone's good name.
- The knight defended his stainless honor.
- Her stainless reputation survived every accusation.
- The poet praised a hero of stainless character.
WITHOUT STAINSC2
Having no dirty marks or spots.
- She wore a stainless white dress.
- The freshly washed linen lay stainless in the sunlight.
- He spread a stainless cloth over the table.
Questions about stainless
What does stainless mean?
Made to resist rust, especially when describing a type of steel.
What is stainless in other languages?
Türkçe: paslanmaz · Español: inoxidable · Français: inoxydable · Deutsch: rostfrei · Italiano: inossidabile · 日本語: さびにくい
How do you pronounce stainless?
It is pronounced /ˈsteɪnləs/.
How do you use stainless in a sentence?
The sink is made of stainless steel. We bought a stainless steel pan.
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