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Silk: meaning, definitions and examples

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silk

 

[ sษชlk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคถเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sutra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะพะฒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jedwab

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตน (ใใฌ, kinu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ipek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‹จ (bidan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑูŠุฑ (harir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hedvรกbรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodvรกb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ็ปธ (sฤซchรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ silki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฑะตะบ (zhั–bek)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ”แƒจแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜ (abreshumi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ipษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seda

Etymology

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.

See also: silky.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,983, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.