Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stainless

/stˈeɪnləs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.76 in modern English

Syllables: stain-less
IPA: /stˈeɪnləs/

9

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.

adj

Unmarked, spotless.

adj

Free from sin; morally pure.

noun

Ellipsis of stainless steel.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."
"After that there were boastings in Hereot! Then did the warriors brag before their stainless queen."
"The conveyors are made entirely of stainless and the whole facility is designed for regular washdowns."

Etymology

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.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

stainlesses (plural)

Derived Forms

stainlessly stainlessness

Synonyms

rustproof inoxidizable unstained unsullied untainted untarnished stainless steel chromium steel

Rhymes With

painless

Questions

How do you pronounce stainless?: The recorded pronunciation is /stˈeɪnləs/.
What does stainless mean?: Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
Where does stainless come from?: 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.

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