satin
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsætən/ · UK /ˈsætɪn/
satin means: A smooth cloth that is shiny on one side, often used for dresses and bedding.
noun
A smooth cloth that is shiny on one side, often used for dresses and bedding.
- Her dress is made of satin.
- He tied a satin ribbon around the box.
- The jacket has a soft satin lining.
adjective
Having a slight, smooth shine, especially on a painted surface.
- We chose satin paint for the walls.
- The table has a satin finish.
- A satin coating gives the door a gentle shine.
verb
To give paper, metal, or another material a smooth, shiny surface.
- The workers satin the paper before packing it.
- She satined the silver to give it a soft shine.
- Special rollers were used to satin the sheets.
Questions about satin
What does satin mean?
A smooth cloth that is shiny on one side, often used for dresses and bedding.
What is satin in other languages?
Türkçe: saten · Español: satén · Français: satin · Deutsch: Satin · Italiano: raso · 日本語: サテン
How do you pronounce satin?
In American English /ˈsætən/; in British English /ˈsætɪn/.
How do you use satin in a sentence?
Her dress is made of satin. He tied a satin ribbon around the box.
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