satin

Everyday

1. A smooth, shiny cloth, often made of silk or polyester, used for dresses, ribbons and pyjamas. tree →
2. (adjective) Smooth and shiny like satin; a "satin" paint finish is a soft shine, between matt and gloss. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, satin is used for ribbons, ballet shoes, wedding dresses and pillowcases. In design and technology lessons, satin is an example of a woven fabric with a shiny side and a dull side. In DIY, satin paint has a soft sheen. Phrases: satin ribbon, satin dress, satin finish.

Examples

• The ballerina wore pink satin shoes. tree →
• She tied the present with a satin ribbon. tree →
• The satin dress shone under the lights. tree →
• Satin feels smooth and cool. tree →
• Dad painted the door with satin paint. tree →
• The kitten's fur was soft as satin. tree →
• She lifted her graceful round arm, and her satin dress rustled. tree →

Note

Uncountable: "some satin", "a piece of satin". Do not confuse with "Satan" (the devil) — different spelling and sound ("SAT-in" vs "SAY-tun"). Adjective: satiny.