: 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
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Examples of satin in a Sentence
Noun
a dress made of satin
Adjective
the satin petals of a rose
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Caryn Rose, Variety, 3 May 2024
The strapless satin number was designed with chain print details throughout which create a moving fringe effect.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024
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Noun
Keith Richards was one of the few musicians onstage who remained in his full regalia of long-sleeve satin shirt (in various colors) as well as a red knit beanie all night.
—Caryn Rose, Variety, 3 May 2024
The strapless satin number was designed with chain print details throughout which create a moving fringe effect.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024
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 8 May. 2024.
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