Chrome/krəʊm/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Chrome The word 'chrome' may refer to chromium plating, not solid chromium. His bike had a handlebar with a shiny chrome finish. Pro Tip 2/3Luxury Implication 'Chrome' on vehicles often implies a high level of style or luxury. The luxury car boasted chrome trimmings. Pro Tip 3/3Reflective Quality 'Chrome' is associated with a mirror-like, reflective surface that shines. The chrome surfaces gleamed under the showroom lights.