sateen Meaning & Definition
/səˈtiːn/
What Does Sateen Mean?
Sateen is a noun that means 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.
Sateen at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səˈtiːn/ |
| Plural | sateens |
Sateen Definition (Noun)
- 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.
Synonyms of Sateen
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Sateen synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sateen (countable and uncountable, plural sateens)
Words That Rhyme With Sateen
Origin of Sateen
A 19th century variant of satin, perhaps influenced by velveteen.