sateen
Americannoun
noun
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
And if you prefer smooth sateen, plush flannel, or airy linen, we have other recommendations to help you get a great night’s sleep.
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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