sateen

noun

sa·​teen sa-ˈtēn How to pronounce sateen (audio)
sə-
: a smooth durable lustrous fabric usually made of cotton in satin weave

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Available in six muted colors, the sheets have a sateen weave that’s soft and smooth, with a bit of stretch to maintain a proper fit even as the bed adjusts. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Its premium European white down fill (85% clusters, 15% down fibers) sits inside a 100% cotton sateen shell that's smooth to the touch and free of the static cling that synthetic alternatives tend to create. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026 Luxury or delicate materials like silk, velvet, or sateen are not as practical to wash over and over again. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 This modern take on an ageless silhouette offers a hint of sheen from sateen, mother-of-pearl front buttons, and a bit of stretch for all-day comfort. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sateen

Word History

Etymology

alteration of satin

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sateen was in 1815

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sateen

noun
sa·​teen sa-ˈtēn How to pronounce sateen (audio)
: a glossy cotton fabric resembling satin

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