Satin

Pronunciation: /ˈsætən/

Definitions of satin

noun a smooth, glossy fabric usually made of silk, nylon, or polyester and often used for clothing or linings

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful satin dress to the party.

A2 The curtains in the living room were made of soft satin material.

B1 The bride chose a satin sash to go with her wedding gown.

B2 The luxurious satin sheets felt smooth against her skin.

C1 The designer created a stunning gown with intricate satin embroidery.

C2 The royal family's robes were made of the finest satin fabric.

Examples of satin in a Sentence

formal The elegant gown was made of luxurious satin fabric.

informal She loved the feel of satin sheets against her skin.

slang That satin jacket is so slick!

figurative Her voice had a smooth, satin-like quality that soothed everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of satin

• past tense: satin
• plural: satins
• comparative: more satin
• superlative: most satin
• present tense: satin
• future tense: will satin
• perfect tense: have satined
• continuous tense: is satining
• singular: satin
• positive degree: satin
• infinitive: to satin
• gerund: satinning
• participle: satinning

Origin and Evolution of satin

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'satin' originated from the Arabic word 'zaytuni' which means 'made of silk'. It was later adopted into Old French as 'satin' and then into Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a type of silk fabric, the word 'satin' has evolved to also describe a smooth and glossy finish in various materials such as cotton or polyester.