satin

1 of 2

noun

sat·​in ˈsa-tᵊn 

: a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back

satin

2 of 2

adjective

1

: made of or covered with satin

2

: suggestive of satin especially in smooth lustrous appearance or sleekness to touch

Synonyms

Adjective

• buffed
• burnished
• glistening
• glossy
• lustrous
• polished
• rubbed
• satiny
• sleek

Examples of satin in a Sentence

Noun

a dress made of satin

Adjective

the satin petals of a rose

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Somewhere between casual and a Bridgerton-level ballgown is the cocktail attire dress code, which can be anything from a colorful satin midi to a sleek and chic LBD. —Emma Guillen, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024

Coat of black silk satin brocaded with polychrome silk thread in a pattern of tulips; belt of black silk satin; blouse of white silk-cotton batiste; skirt of beige cotton-linen twill. —Irene Kim, Vogue, 28 June 2024

Adjective

Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous. —Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023

From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25. —Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably from Arabic zaytūnī, literally, of Zaytūn, seaport in China during the Middle Ages

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing satin

• satin stitch
• satin weave

Kids Definition

satin

noun

sat·​in

ˈsat-ᵊn

: a fabric (as of silk) with smooth shiny face and dull back

satin adjective

satiny

ˈsat-nē

ˈsat-ᵊn-ē

adjective