Satin
/sˈætən/
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Definition
(noun) A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).
Sentence Examples
She was wearing a gown of satin.
Mary will buy satin material for her new drapes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bride wore a flowing ____ gown that shimmered under the lights of the chapel.