satin dress

Shiny formal wear

A satin dress is a dress made from satin—a fabric with a smooth, glossy surface and soft drape.

The lustrous finish makes satin dresses popular for formal occasions: She wore a satin dress to the gala.

The term functions as a compound noun, with satin specifying the material rather than the style.

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bodice · cocktail · black tie · evening · special occasion · luxurious · smooth · glossy · fabric · flowing · bridesmaid · maid of honor · bridal shower · prom · lace · sleek · runway · red carpet

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Opposites
fabric finish/texture

satin dresslinen dress

Garment of woven flax

denim dress · wool dress · jersey dress · sackcloth · knit dress

formality/occasion

satin dresshousedress

Simple garment for home

house dress · housecoat · apron · loungewear

Family

satin, dress, satins, satiny, dresses, dressed, dressing, dresser, undress

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G