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satinwood

satinwood

8.3
Yellowish hard wood from a tropical tree with a smooth shiny surface often used for fine furniture
  • noun
  • /ˈsætɪnˌwʊd/
translation icon : madera de satén
  • She admired the elegant satinwood cabinet that added a touch of sophistication to the room.
  • satinwood table
  • rosewood and satinwood
  • mahogany and satinwood

Examples

  • We put the Bible on the satinwood table in the library corner, handy to consult.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Dalmar, formally resplendent in white satin breeches and dark evening coat, was replenishing two glasses from an opened bottle of hock which stood on a satinwood console table.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The antique satinwood table was beautifully polished, showcasing its rich, golden hue.

  • Crafted from rare satinwood, the chair was not only sturdy but also had a stunning sheen.

Synonyms

satinwood tree
vssatinwood
  • UK
8.6

A tree from South Asia with hard shiny yellow wood used for fine furniture

is the general tropical term not limited to East Indian sources
Chloroxylon swietenia
vssatinwood
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with hard shiny yellow wood used for fine furniture and cabinets

is the general tropical term not restricted to that species
West Indian satinwood
vssatinwood
9.9

A tree from the West Indies with smooth, shiny wood used for fine furniture

is a broader tropical name not specific to the West Indies
Zanthoxylum flavum
vssatinwood
9.9

A West Indian tree with smooth, shiny, slightly oily wood used for fine furniture

is the common tropical term covering many similar trees

Compounds

A tree from South Asia with hard shiny yellow wood used for fine furniture

A tree from the West Indies with smooth, shiny wood used for fine furniture

How Lustrous

satinwood
8.3
unfinished
7 3.8
rough
164 1.0

Surface Forms

satinwood singular
satinwoods plural

Morphology

satinwood = satin + wood (transparent) = satin + wood

The meaning is directly composed of 'satin' + 'wood'—wood characterized by a satiny sheen or wood from a tree named for that sheen—so learners who know both components can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Satinwood is a simple combination of satin and wood. The name comes from the wood's 'satiny' look, meaning 'smooth and shiny' like the fabric satin, which is why it is prized for fine furniture.