satin

[ sat-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

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˈsatin-ˌlike, adjective
• ˈsatiny, adjective

Other Words From

• satin·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of satin¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of satin¹

C14: via Old French from Arabic zaitūnī of Zaytūn, Arabic rendering of Chinese Tseutung (now Tsinkiang ), port in southern China from which the cloth was probably first exported

Example Sentences

Models purposefully walked down the runway in flowing suits of crushed velvet and satin, matching leather mini-shorts and jackets, sequined hot pants and tank top sets in yellow smiley graphics and graffiti print.

From Los Angeles Times

Wearing a satin Blue Crew jacket, De León emceed the one-hour-plus program attended by hundreds of baseball fans.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, she opened the runway in a pink satin romper and mechanical angel wings while the words “We Are Back” lit up screens behind her.

From Los Angeles Times

The embroiderer then cut the satin ribbons at precise angles to correspond with the pattern and secured the ribbons onto the fabric by hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Marilyn - The Exhibition will come to London in October, with the actor's love letters, satin robes and make-up on display to the public.

From BBC

Related Words

• glistening
• polished
• shiny
• silky