Meaning of the word silk in English

What does silk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

silk

US /sɪlk/
UK /sɪlk/
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Noun

a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and constituting a material for textile fabrics

Example:
The dress was made of pure silk.
She tied her hair with a silk scarf.

Adjective

made of silk

Example:
She wore a beautiful silk dress.
The pillowcase felt smooth and silk against her cheek.