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Definition of silk
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: 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
3a
: a garment of silk
b(1)
: a distinctive silk gown worn by a King's or Queen's Counsel
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: 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
4a
: a filament resembling silk
especially
: one produced by a spider
b
: silky material
milkweed silk
especially
: the styles of an ear of corn
5
: parachute
silk
verb
silked;
silking;
silks
Definition of silk (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from silk
Noun
silklike
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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
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Those looking to dress from the head down can also shop Fouquet's line of silk and wool scarves, organic cotton tees, leather belts and bags, canvas totes and fine jewelry, including pieces featuring his signature matchstick motif. — Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, "Shop Talk: Meghan Markle-Loved Label Everlane's First L.A. Store, Rolling Stones Collab Designs at Maxfield," 23 Aug. 2019 In its world premiere at Cal Shakes, Madhuri Shekar’s swashbuckling adventure, directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian, plunges us inside the silk and glitter of a harem in 17th-century India during the Mughal Empire. — Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, "Review: Swashbuckling world premiere ‘House of Joy’ hits and misses at Cal Shakes," 19 Aug. 2019 Fabrics range from menswear shirting stripes to fluid silks that can be solid, printed or have a jacquard pattern. — Sharon Graubard, courant.com, "Fashion report: Cool classics for fall," 15 Aug. 2019 Burton’s commission to dress The Duchess of Cambridge for her wedding in April 2011 in a silk satin gown tapestried by The Royal School of Needlework was a key punctuation mark in this new chapter. — Vogue, "The Women Designers Who Changed The Way We Dress," 14 Aug. 2019 When cool enough to handle, remove and discard husks and silk. — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Banh Mi and pork skewers on your backyard grill," 13 Aug. 2019 And the smart jersey back keeps the case from sliding all over the place like many other silk and satin pillows do. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "These Are The Black-Owned Brands From Beautycon LA You Should Be Shopping," 12 Aug. 2019 The version here is silver silk painted with vines and flowers. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Home near Cranbrook's art objects is filled with space and glamour," 3 Aug. 2019 These legacy prints have been emboldened to suit linen, which doesn’t render detail as finely as silk. — Andy Wright, SFChronicle.com, "Loungewear designer Stevie Howell adds textile design to her line," 2 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
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, "Inside Miami's Pegasus Cup, the World’s Richest Horse Race," 1 Feb. 2019 Strip away silks only and grill the ears inside their husks after a 20-minute soak in cold water. — Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, "Truffle Oil, Garlic, and Parmesan Grilled Corn," 14 May 2011 Harbison, Fall 2014 His collaboration with Jim Thompson, silks that today are mostly considered for interiors not clothing, is just another example of how designers are increasingly blurring the lines between decor and fashion. — Sarah Bray, ELLE Decor, "Why We're Seeing Home Fabrics On The Runways," 12 May 2014 Back in the U.S., Variety held its Power of Young Hollywood party, where Zendaya, Charli XCX, Yara Shahidi, and more walked the red (well, black) carpet in everything from Swarovski crystal suits to silk pajamas. — vanityfair.com, "Week in Fashion: Rihanna Hits Crop Over," 11 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'silk.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for silk
silk
noun
English Language Learners Definition of silk
: a smooth, soft, and shiny cloth that is made from thread produced by silkworms
also
: the thread that is used to make silk
: the thread that is produced by a spider
: the thin strings in an ear of corn
See the full definition for silk in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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Kids Definition of silk
1
: a fine fiber that is spun by many insect larvae usually to form their cocoon or by spiders to make their webs and that includes some kinds used for weaving cloth
2
: thread, yarn, or fabric made from silk
3
: the threadlike strands that are found over the kernels of an ear of corn
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Medical Definition of silk
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
: strands of silk thread of various thicknesses used as suture material in surgery