noun / adjective
satin
SAT-un/ˈsætn/
A fabric with a smooth lustrous face.
Blue satin drapes in smooth folds that catch the light.
Etymology
Old French satin already named the glossy cloth. Its deeper origin is disputed: the proposed connection to a Chinese port is rejected by the OED, which instead derives it from Latin seta, “silk.”
In context
satin curtains have a smooth shiny finish that adds a polished and elegant look to any room
More examples
- She chooses ivory satin for her wedding dress.
- The satin lining feels cool against my skin.
- This paint gives the cabinets a soft satin finish.
Forms
satin · satins
satiny adjective — Having a smooth, softly glossy surface.