How to Use aluminum in a Sentence

aluminum

noun
  • Much of the lower parts of the body are made from aluminum.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022
  • The latter two were due to the Vette's stiffer aluminum frame.
    — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The aluminum frame is durable enough to toss the poles to the ground on a water break and get smashed against rocks.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • It's made in Italy out of aluminum and comes in a 2-inch or 3-inch size.
    — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The lights are made of aluminum but come in a bronze tone for a polished look.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2023
  • The midnight aluminum sports band is a bonus that's sure to get you a bonus as well.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, seventeen.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The sturdy aluminum base should also stand the test of time.
    — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The frame can be made of aluminum, steel, or resin, which is a type of plastic.
    — Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
  • It’s aluminum-thin, in fact, in our tiny, shiny 19-foot Airstream.
    — Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Oct. 2022
  • Here, a strong, yet-lightweight, aluminum hull helps counter the weight of the battery.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The chair sounds like a sheet of aluminum as it’s being removed, the video shows.
    — Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2024
  • Choose those made from aluminum, which is lighter than steel.
    — oregonlive, 29 May 2023
  • The bloc also faces a U.S. duty of 25% for cars, steel and aluminum.
    — Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Instead of fiberglass, the shell is made of aluminum, which is lighter and warmer.
    — Will Egensteiner, Popular Mechanics, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The floor of the tent is made of an aluminum frame and foam insulation.
    — Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 28 June 2022
  • In the past year, aluminum prices per ton have jumped 66%, swelling the line item for beverage cans.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2021
  • The centers of the wheels are made from aluminum, while the outer rims are made from carbon fiber.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The drag is sealed, and the aluminum spool is braid-ready; Pflueger lists the capacity as 180 yards of 4-pound test braid.
    — Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
  • Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.
    — Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • An aluminum fishing boat in front of one house was bent into the shape of a C with the motor across the street.
    — CBS News, 23 Mar. 2022
  • Comprising a lot of aluminum, the Widescape tips the scales at just under 200 pounds.
    — Mark Hacking, Robb Report, 3 May 2022
  • Leather is one of the most popular options and is quite durable, and aluminum is one of the strongest ones.
    — Courtney Campbell, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Silver Yachts’ 295-foot all-aluminum Bold shows that it can be done.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Breakout year: 1960 The Etch-a-Sketch was a feat of science -- aluminum and static charges used to make art!
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 22 Dec. 2021
  • The hose reel is made of an anodized aluminum frame, which one tester said felt solid.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022
  • In fact, the anodized aluminum Warrick weighs a mere 1.9 oz (54 kg) and fits in a fifth pocket.
    — New Atlas, 20 June 2025
  • Some copper cookware, but not all, have a layer of aluminum in the core.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The flat screens of the smaller handsets don’t get damaged, although the aluminum frame will take a hit.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 1 Mar. 2022
  • In May, Trump vowed to double steel and aluminum tariffs.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 July 2025
  • There are separate 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum and a 25% tariff on autos.
    — Ellen Knickmeyer, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025

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