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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. 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

/ ˈæɪ /

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

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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ-ˌ, adjective
  • ˈپԲ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • i· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of satin1

1325–75; Middle English satyn ( e ) < Middle French satin, probably < Arabic ( ṭl ) ūī (satin) of Zaitun a city in China where the cloth was made, probably Tsinkiang
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Word History and Origins

Origin of satin1

C14: via Old French from Arabic ūī of ܲū, Arabic rendering of Chinese Tseutung (now Tsinkiang ), port in southern China from which the cloth was probably first exported
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And originally it was conceived as a notebook, like a real journal, and that’s why there’s that satin string in there.

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In her graduation photo, De Santiago stares the camera down, resplendent in her black satin cap and gown.

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In the 1920s, Russell Stover released its Secret Lace Heart, a heart-shaped box covered in satin and black lace, along with its Red Foil Heart.

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This year’s pick is Butter — specifically, “a soft, energizing butter yellow with a creamy satin finish,” KitchenAid specified on its official website.

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“It becomes a conversation starter. Velour, satin, etc. — I love rocking a Black-owned business,” he says.

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