: 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
Synonyms
Examples of satin in a Sentence
Noun
a dress made of satin
Adjective
the satin petals of a rose
Recent Examples on the Web
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The Hammered Satin Slip Dress This satin slip dress will help you to achieve a slightly more sultry nighttime look, all while hardly taking up any real estate in your suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Priscilla Presley wears a Roberto Cavalli jacket; Riley Keough wears a Roberto Cavalli mini dress; and Lisa Marie Presley wears a Roberto Cavalli satin blouse and vest.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
There are also satin floral sets included in the collection.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
In 1982, 2,075 couples were wed by Moon at Madison Square Garden, brides in lace and satin gowns and grooms clad in identical cobalt suits.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
Plus, it's made with a soft satin lining and stays secure with a Velcro closing.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
Popping against his crisp suit, Brittany wore a red satin gown, and accessorized with gold stiletto sandals and matching jewelry.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Actress Octavia Spencer wore a sparkling black suit with a black satin camisole underneath and a pair of toe black sandals.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 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
Last night, the Don't Worry Darling star attended the 2022 British Independent Film Awards in London and made an entrance in an airy baby pink satin slipdress by Rodarte and a dramatic tulle cape.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Dec. 2022
Visit the brand's website to save up to 60 percent off a slew of clips, towels, and even satin pillowcases for great hair on a budget — no code needed.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022
The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute voted this pair the best value satin pajamas in their tests.
—Shanon Maglente and Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
But no one loves the eye-catching arm candy as much as Balenciaga disciple Kim Kardashian, whose commitment to Demna’s vision frequently involves her wiggling into full-look stretch-satin to realize her street-style art.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2022
Other options on our list of the best down alternative comforters use a lyocell shell, which has a more satin-y texture than cotton or polyester but possesses similar breathable properties.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2023
Nominated for best supporting actress in a musical-comedy or drama television series, Debicki paired the satin frock with a delicate diamond collar courtesy of Dior Fine Jewlery.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2023
Noun
Earlier in the evening, Zendaya wore a Vera Wang gown with a black lace and satin corset bodice with a baby pink satin ballgown skirt.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The Hammered Satin Slip Dress This satin slip dress will help you to achieve a slightly more sultry nighttime look, all while hardly taking up any real estate in your suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Priscilla Presley wears a Roberto Cavalli jacket; Riley Keough wears a Roberto Cavalli mini dress; and Lisa Marie Presley wears a Roberto Cavalli satin blouse and vest.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
There are also satin floral sets included in the collection.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
In 1982, 2,075 couples were wed by Moon at Madison Square Garden, brides in lace and satin gowns and grooms clad in identical cobalt suits.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
Plus, it's made with a soft satin lining and stays secure with a Velcro closing.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
Popping against his crisp suit, Brittany wore a red satin gown, and accessorized with gold stiletto sandals and matching jewelry.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Actress Octavia Spencer wore a sparkling black suit with a black satin camisole underneath and a pair of toe black sandals.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 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
Last night, the Don't Worry Darling star attended the 2022 British Independent Film Awards in London and made an entrance in an airy baby pink satin slipdress by Rodarte and a dramatic tulle cape.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Dec. 2022
Visit the brand's website to save up to 60 percent off a slew of clips, towels, and even satin pillowcases for great hair on a budget — no code needed.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022
The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute voted this pair the best value satin pajamas in their tests.
—Shanon Maglente and Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
But no one loves the eye-catching arm candy as much as Balenciaga disciple Kim Kardashian, whose commitment to Demna’s vision frequently involves her wiggling into full-look stretch-satin to realize her street-style art.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2022
Other options on our list of the best down alternative comforters use a lyocell shell, which has a more satin-y texture than cotton or polyester but possesses similar breathable properties.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2023
Nominated for best supporting actress in a musical-comedy or drama television series, Debicki paired the satin frock with a delicate diamond collar courtesy of Dior Fine Jewlery.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2023
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“Satin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satin. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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