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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

SHINY FABRICB2

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.

Common phrases: satin dress, satin ribbon, silk satin

adjective

SOFT SHINEB2

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.

Similar words: semigloss, satin-finish

Opposites: matte

Common phrases: satin paint, satin finish, satin varnish

verb

POLISH SURFACEC2

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.

Similar words: polish

Common phrases: satin the paper, satin the silver

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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