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satinet

satinet

1 9.9
A cloth that looks shiny like satin but is made from cotton or man-made fiber
  • noun
  • /ˈsætɪnɛt/
translation icon : satinet
  • Early American workwear often used satinet because it was both sturdy and affordable.

Examples

  • He admired the soft sheen of the satinet lining in his new coat.

  • The dress was made of beautiful satinet.

  • The jacket was tailored from a durable satinet that looked elegant yet practical.

  • She chose a satinet fabric for her new curtains.

  • The dress was made from soft satinet, giving it a beautiful, shiny finish.

  • She chose a satinet fabric for her upholstery project because it was affordable and stylish.

  • When shopping for curtains, I found a lovely satinet that looks just like silk but is easier to clean.

Synonyms

sateen
vssatinet
1 7.4

A smooth cotton cloth with a soft shine that people use for sheets and dresses

is broader, focusing on satinlike finish regardless of weave
satinette
vssatinet
9.1

A smooth shiny cloth like satin made from cotton or man-made fibers

is the same meaning but spelled in a different form

How Shiny

silk
237 1.0
satin
3 2.7
satinet
1 9.9
cotton
115 1.0

Surface Forms

satinet singular
satinetes plural

Morphology

satinet = satin (semi-transparent) = satin + et

The relation to 'satin' is clear (a fabric resembling satin), but the suffix '-et' is a less familiar diminutive/imitation marker to many learners.

Etymology

Satinet comes from the word satin plus the French ending -et, which means 'small' or 'like'. So a satinet is a cloth that 'looks like' satin but is made of cotton or other fibers instead of silk.