Silk: meaning, definitions and examples

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silk

[ sɪlk ]

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fabric material

Silk is a fine, strong, soft, and shiny fiber produced by silkworms for making thread and fabric.

Synonyms

chiffon, sateen, satin

Examples of usage

Her dress was made of silk.
The silk scarf felt smooth against her skin.

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thread material

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles.

Synonyms

fiber, filament, strand

Examples of usage

She spun the silk into a delicate fabric.
The silk thread was used for embroidery.

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cover with silk

To silk something means to cover it with silk or a similar fabric.

Synonyms

cover, drape, wrap

Examples of usage

The interior designer decided to silk the walls for a luxurious look.
She silked the chair cushions for a more elegant appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "silk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seda

🇮🇳 रेशम

सिल्क (Resham
Silk)

🇩🇪 Seide

🇮🇩 sutra

🇺🇦 шовк

🇵🇱 jedwab

🇯🇵 絹 (きぬ, kinu)

🇫🇷 soie

🇪🇸 seda

🇹🇷 ipek

🇰🇷 비단 (bidan)

🇸🇦 حرير (harir)

🇨🇿 hedvábí

🇸🇰 hodváb

🇨🇳 丝绸 (sīchóu)

🇸🇮 svila

🇮🇸 silki

🇰🇿 жібек (zhіbek)

🇬🇪 აბრეშუმი (abreshumi)

🇦🇿 ipək

🇲🇽 seda

Word origin

The history of silk dates back to ancient China, where legend has it that silk was first discovered by the Empress Xi Ling Shi. The silk industry later spread along the Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting the East and West. Silk production was a closely guarded secret in China for centuries, with silk fabrics becoming highly sought after luxury goods in the Western world. Today, silk continues to be valued for its luxurious feel and lustrous appearance.