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sateen

American  
[sa-teen] / sæˈtin /

noun

  1. a strong cotton fabric constructed in satin weave and having a lustrous face.


sateen British  
/ sæˈtiːn /

noun

  1. a glossy linen or cotton fabric, woven in such a way that it resembles satin

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sateen

1875–80; variant of satin, by association with velveteen

Example Sentences

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If you’re looking for something thicker, with a silky feel and a loose-knit weave for warmth, consider sheets made with cotton sateen.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2023

The Parachute line also includes brushed cotton, which feels “worn-in like a T-shirt”; a smooth sateen with a warmer feel; and linen, which is heavier but still breathable.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2021

The Royal Velvet sateen set has a silkier, heavier texture that makes it a little warmer; the sheets are nearly wrinkle-free and also come in a California king.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2018

In the photograph, Di Domenico has his chest and gut thrown out, as if he’s leading from the widest point of his red sateen tie.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2017

Ignatius frowned and the red sateen scarf rode down on his hunting cap.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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