Sateen: meaning, definitions and examples

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sateen

[ ˈsæt.iːn ]

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rainy weather

A very fine, misty rain that falls lightly but continuously.

Synonyms

drizzle, mist, sprinkle

Examples of usage

It was a gloomy day with sateen falling from the sky.
The sateen made the streets glisten with a thin layer of water.

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fabric

A smooth, shiny fabric made of silk or polyester, resembling satin but with a dull finish.

Synonyms

polyester, satin, silk

Examples of usage

She wore a beautiful gown made of sateen for the special occasion.
The sateen curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "sateen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cetim

🇮🇳 साटन

🇩🇪 Satin

🇮🇩 satin

🇺🇦 сатин

🇵🇱 satyna

🇯🇵 サテン (saten)

🇫🇷 satin

🇪🇸 satén

🇹🇷 saten

🇰🇷 새틴 (saetin)

🇸🇦 ساتان

🇨🇿 satén

🇸🇰 satén

🇨🇳 缎子 (duànzi)

🇸🇮 saten

🇮🇸 satín

🇰🇿 атлас

🇬🇪 სატინი (satini)

🇦🇿 saten

🇲🇽 satén

Word origin

The word 'sateen' originated from the Middle French word 'satin', which referred to a smooth, glossy fabric. Over time, the term 'sateen' came to be used specifically for a fabric resembling satin but with a dull finish. The use of 'sateen' to describe a type of rain is a more recent development, likely derived from the similarity in appearance between fine, misty rain and the smooth texture of the fabric.