satin — a smooth, glossy fabric, typically of silk, produced by a weave in which the threads of the warp are caught and looped by the weft only at certain intervals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a smooth, glossy fabric, typically of silk, produced by a weave in which the threads of the warp are caught and looped by the weft only at certain intervals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæt.ɪn/
Example Sentences
- The bride's satin wedding gown shimmered like moonlight on water
- My cat loves sleeping on satin pillowcases because they don't mess up his fur
- The magician pulled out a satin scarf from his hat with a flourish
satin
NOUN[/ˈsæt.ɪn/]
a smooth, glossy fabric, typically of silk, produced by a weave in which the threads of the warp are caught and looped by the weft only at certain intervals
Smooth, glossy satin fabric shining
In satin through Manhattan, clutching Latin
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Satin derives from Medieval Latin 'pannus satinus,' meaning 'Chinese cloth.' The term originated from 'Zaytun,' the Arabic name for the ancient Chinese port city of Quanzhou, and referred to the luxurious silk fabric transmitted to the West through the Silk Road.
Breakdown
pannus (cloth) + satinus (of Zaytun/Chinese), where satinus is derived from Zaytun, the Arabic designation for the port city of Quanzhou in medieval China.
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📝Examples
“The bride's satin wedding gown shimmered like moonlight on water”
“My cat loves sleeping on satin pillowcases because they don't mess up his fur”
“The magician pulled out a satin scarf from his hat with a flourish”
“She accidentally spilled wine on her expensive satin blouse during the fancy dinner”
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