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satin

American  
[sat-n] / ˈsæt n /

noun

  1. a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.

  2. satin weave.

  3. a dress or other garment of satin.

    She wore her green satin.

adjective

  1. of or like satin; smooth; glossy.

  2. made of or covered or decorated with satin.

    a satin pillow.
satin British  
/ ˈsætɪn /

noun

  1. a fabric of silk, rayon, etc, closely woven to show much of the warp, giving a smooth glossy appearance

  2. (modifier) of or like satin in texture

    a satin finish
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Other Word Forms

  • satin-like adjective
  • satinlike adjective
  • satiny adjective

Etymology

Origin of satin

1325–75; Middle English satyn ( e ) < Middle French satin, probably < Arabic ( aṭlas ) zaytūnī (satin) of Zaitun a city in China where the cloth was made, probably Tsinkiang

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