sateen

American

[sa-teen] / sæˈtin /

noun

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

sateen British

/ sæˈtiːn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sateen

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

Example Sentences

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Percale cotton sheets are lighter, crisper and more breathable than 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

A tiger-maple four-poster was adapted to king size, covered in a down mattress cover and fitted with cotton sateen sheets.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2020

But all percale feels a little textured; if you prefer supersmooth fabric, get a sateen set.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2018

About my cap I tied the red sateen pirate’s scarf.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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