noun
Uncommon
satin
SAT-ihn
Satin (noun) means a smooth fabric, woven from silk or a similar fiber, that has a glossy front and a dull back. Example: “The bride wore a gown made of ivory satin.”
noun
1
A smooth fabric, woven from silk or a similar fiber, that has a glossy front and a dull back.
"The bride wore a gown made of ivory satin."
"The pillowcase was made of cool, slippery satin."
adj
1
Having a smooth, semi-glossy sheen similar to satin fabric.
"She chose a satin finish paint for the walls."
How to use satin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA glossy, smooth fabric, or a finish that looks similarly smooth and lightly shiny.
Common pairings
satin sheets
satin finish
a satin dress
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Word forms
- Plural
- satins
- Third person singular
- satins
- Past tense
- satined
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Etymology
From French satin, itself traced back to "Zaitun," the old Arabic name for the Chinese port city of Quanzhou, from where the fabric was originally exported to Europe.
Rhymes for satin
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What does “satin” mean?
The word “satin” means a smooth fabric, woven from silk or a similar fiber, that has a glossy front and a dull back. In plain terms, a glossy, smooth fabric, or a finish that looks similarly smooth and lightly shiny.
How do you pronounce “satin”?
“Satin” is pronounced SAT-ihn (/ˈsæt.ɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “satin” in a sentence?
Here is “satin” used in a sentence: “The bride wore a gown made of ivory satin.”
What part of speech is “satin”?
Depending on how it is used, “satin” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “satin” come from?
The word “satin” comes from French. From French satin, itself traced back to "Zaitun," the old Arabic name for the Chinese port city of Quanzhou, from where the fabric was originally exported to Europe.
Is “satin” a common word?
“Satin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “satin” have?
“Satin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a smooth fabric, woven from silk or a similar fiber, that has a glossy front and a dull back.
