# satin vs stain

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### satin
*noun · IPA /ˈsæt.ɪn/ · frequency rank #17,476*
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).

### stain
*noun · IPA /steɪn/ · frequency rank #11,298*
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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