satin
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈsætɪn/
:
satén
- That's a Prada satin clutch that I still have.
- satin dress
- white satin
- satin prints
You know, shiny things like satin, leather, PVC.
- You know, shiny things like satin, leather, PVC.
Examples
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And last but not least, we have a little satin skater dress.
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It's like this pretty wine satin corset top.
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But it looks like this and it's satin, which is so beautiful.
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I feel like everyone needs a satin shirt in their life.
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This one's nice, but perhaps a blue satin ribbon to tie up her hair?
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Mine says pink satin and it's the lighter tone.
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Satin sheets are very romantic
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She had a white satin dress with flounces on it.
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And it is this gorgeous satin red cowl neck maxi dress.
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The bride wore a stunning white satin dress that shimmered in the light.
Synonyms
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7.4
A smooth cotton cloth with a soft shine that people use for sheets and dresses
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9.9
A cloth that looks shiny like satin but is made from cotton or man-made fiber
A smooth shiny cloth like satin made from cotton or man-made fibers
Having a glossy smooth look like fine silk
A tropical South American tree and its reddish strong wood, or a shiny fabric
Compounds
- Australian
A bird from southeast Australia whose male is glossy violet-blue and female is light grey-green
- Australian
A bird from southeast Australia whose male has shiny blue feathers and builds a decorated structure to attract a mate
- UK
A plant with fragrant purple flowers and round silver seedpods used for decoration
- Specialized
Rows of sewing placed close together to fill an area and make a smooth, shiny surface
- Specialized
A way of crossing threads to make a smooth, shiny fabric used for clothes and bedding
How Shiny
Surface Forms
Etymology
Satin comes from the name of an old trade port, Zaytun, where fine silks from China reached Europe. Because those silks were very smooth and shiny, satin came to mean a smooth, glossy fabric.