: a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back
1
: made of or covered with satin
2
: suggestive of satin especially in smooth lustrous appearance or sleekness to touch
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Examples of satin in a Sentence
Noun
a dress made of satin
Adjective
the satin petals of a rose
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Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The singer and actress opted for a strapless outfit from Who Decides War’s spring 2025 collection, featuring a textural bodice and a cream satin skirt with draping.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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
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Noun
Cozy up in this soft two-piece satin pajama set, or gift it to a loved one this holiday season.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The singer and actress opted for a strapless outfit from Who Decides War’s spring 2025 collection, featuring a textural bodice and a cream satin skirt with draping.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 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
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“Satin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satin. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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