sateen

noun

sa·​teen sa-ˈtēn How to pronounce sateen (audio)
sə-
: a smooth durable lustrous fabric usually made of cotton in satin weave

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Orta also showed fabrics with an open construction that have a deceptively heavy look and sateen fabrics with a compact feel and brushed back for softness. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026 Unlike the other pick from the brand in this list, this one has a silky sateen weave. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026 The product is made with silk jacquard, and with smooth cotton sateen on the reverse side; the jacquard is woven in a pattern reminiscent of the ocean’s undulating waves. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 When laying underneath it, testers noted that the Parachute Sateen Duvet Cover is cool to the touch—this is because of cotton sateen’s naturally breathable fibers. Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for sateen

Word History

Etymology

alteration of satin

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sateen was in 1815

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“Sateen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sateen. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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sateen

noun
sa·​teen sa-ˈtēn How to pronounce sateen (audio)
: a glossy cotton fabric resembling satin

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