Definition of STAINLESS

stainless

Meanings

Plural: stainlesses

Noun

  • steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
  • Ellipsis of stainless steel.

Adjective Satellite

  • (of reputation) free from blemishes

Adj

  • Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
  • Unmarked, spotless.
  • Free from sin; morally pure.

Origin / Etymology

From stain + -less.

Synonyms

chromium steel, rustproof, stainless steel, unstained, unsullied, untainted, untarnished

Scrabble Score: 9

stainless is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stainless is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stainless is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

stainless is a valid Words With Friends word