: 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
Examples of satin in a Sentence
Noun
a dress made of satin
Adjective
the satin petals of a rose
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
This sleek slip dress is the definition of versatile, featuring a crepe fabric on one side and silky satin on the other.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
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
Lulus has some age-appropriate styles like this asymmetrical halter dress and this backless and sophisticated satin strappy gown.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
This sleek slip dress is the definition of versatile, featuring a crepe fabric on one side and silky satin on the other.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
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 5 Apr. 2025.
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