sateen

[ sa-teen ]

noun

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

sateen

/ sæˈtiːn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sateen¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sateen¹

C19: changed from satin , on the model of velveteen

Example Sentences

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

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

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 Washington Post

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

In vintage footage from Hot Peaches shows, Wilhelmina shimmers in flounced white sateen as “drag queen superstar Belladella Bosom”, purring “I’m not a woman, I’m not a man, it’s my own game”.

From The Guardian