satin: Meaning and Definition of

sat•in

Pronunciation: (sat'n), [key]
— n.
  1. a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
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  3. a dress or other garment of satin: She wore her green satin.
—adj.
  1. of or like satin; smooth; glossy.
  2. made of or covered or decorated with satin: a satin pillow.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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