often attributive
1
: a fine continuous protein fiber produced by various insect larvae usually for cocoons
especially
: a lustrous tough elastic fiber produced by silkworms and used for textiles
2
: thread, yarn, or fabric made from silk filaments
3
a
: a garment of silk
b(1)
: a distinctive silk gown worn by a King's or Queen's Counsel
(2)
: a King's or Queen's Counsel
c
silks plural
: the colored cap and blouse of a jockey or harness horse driver made in the registered racing color of the employing stable
4
a
: a filament resembling silk
especially
: one produced by a spider
b
: silky material
milkweed silk
especially
: the styles of an ear of corn
5
Examples of silk in a Sentence
Noun
a variety of silks and satins
The robe has butterflies embroidered in silk on the sleeves.
the silk of a spider's web
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Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Ann Mashburn’s women’s store is 1,900 square feet with white fixtures and silk shantung drapery.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
Jean Chen Smith, Cincinnati.com, 13 May 2020
In the end, a pink silked jockey named Javier Castellano rode City of Light in a victory that won him the the $9 million Pegasus World Cup and Chad Brown rode Bricks and Mortar to win the over $6 million prize Pegasus World Cup Turf.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2019
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Noun
Pies and cakes are 9 inches and serve six to eight (apple, pumpkin, pecan, or French silk pie, or an almond cake with orange zest and fresh cranberries).
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Ann Mashburn’s women’s store is 1,900 square feet with white fixtures and silk shantung drapery.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
The company’s woven viscose bamboo threads are similar to silk and cashmere, offering luxury while remaining earth-friendly.
—Jean Chen Smith, Cincinnati.com, 13 May 2020
In the end, a pink silked jockey named Javier Castellano rode City of Light in a victory that won him the the $9 million Pegasus World Cup and Chad Brown rode Bricks and Mortar to win the over $6 million prize Pegasus World Cup Turf.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2019
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“Silk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silk. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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