: a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back
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: made of or covered with satin
2
: 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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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
This one has a chic vibe thanks to its off-the-shoulder style, but the satin finish keeps it feeling refined.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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
Done in a lustrous satin, the shoes aligned with the delicate gauzy fabric of her off-the-shoulder gown, which featured a dramatic train.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
This one has a chic vibe thanks to its off-the-shoulder style, but the satin finish keeps it feeling refined.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 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
See All Example Sentences for satin
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“Satin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satin. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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