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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of cotton cloth with a shiny surface and dull back, woven using the technique that, when applied to silk or nylon, results in cloth called satin. countable, uncountable

   "The elaboration of her sateen costume (somewhat dirty and torn now) showed that she was an optimate."

2. 2
   a cotton fabric with a satiny finish wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

corduroycottonfabricnylon

Example

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"The elaboration of her sateen costume (somewhat dirty and torn now) showed that she was an optimate."

Etymology

A 19th century variant of satin, perhaps influenced by velveteen.

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