: a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back
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: made of or covered with satin
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: suggestive of satin especially in smooth lustrous appearance or sleekness to touch
Examples of satin in a Sentence
Noun
a dress made of satin
Adjective
the satin petals of a rose
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Noun
In the year of Luther’s birth, for example, England enacted a second Act of Apparel, restricting sable, ermine, velvet, and satin brocade to knights and lords, while damask and satin were allowed for people who had a yearly income of at least £40.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Looking to style satin pants for a night out or a big event?
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
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 27 Mar. 2026.
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