satin
/'sætin/
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Definition
Noun: A type of fabric, typically made from silk, polyester, or rayon, characterized by a very smooth, shiny, and glossy surface on one side and a dull, matte surface on the other. This distinctive sheen is created by a specific weaving technique called the satin weave.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- She wore a beautiful gown made of blue satin.
- The pillowcases were made of soft, cool satin.
- Satin is often used for formal wear, lingerie, and luxurious bedding.
Advanced Usage and Notes
- Material Composition: While traditionally made from silk, modern satin is frequently made from synthetic fibers like polyester, making it more affordable and easier to care for.
- Satin vs. Sateen: "Sateen" is a similar fabric with a glossy finish, but it is typically made from cotton using a satin weave. The term "satin" more strongly implies a silk or silk-like fiber.
- As a Modifier: "Satin" is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe the finish or quality of other items.
- The car had a satin finish. (This means the paint had a soft, low-gloss sheen similar to the fabric.)
- She applied satin paint to the walls.
Variants and Related Words
- Sateen (noun): A fabric, usually cotton, woven with a satin weave to produce a glossy surface.
- Satin weave (noun): The specific weaving technique that produces satin fabric, characterized by warp yarns floating over multiple weft yarns to create a smooth surface.
- Satin stitch (noun): A long, smooth embroidery stitch that produces a solid, shiny area, resembling satin fabric.
- Satinwood (noun): A type of hardwood with a smooth, satin-like finish.
Synonyms
- Glossy fabric
- Silk fabric (when referring to traditional satin)
- Lustrous cloth
Idioms and Phrases
- Smooth as satin: An idiom used to describe something that is very smooth, soft, or effortless.
- After polishing, the table was smooth as satin.
- Her voice was as smooth as satin.
Noun
- a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back