satin /ˈsæt.ɪn/noun 2adjective 1verb 1forms 3phrases 1 noun2 •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). •(slang, no longer used) Gin (the drink). adjective1 •Semigloss. verb1 •To make (paper, silver, etc.) smooth and glossy like satin. formssatined · satining · satins Phrases with satin white satinGin.