How to Use silk in a Sentence

silk

noun

• The robe has butterflies embroidered in silk on the sleeves.
• Saucers of silk line the sills like a grand banquet for clothes moths.
  — Meredi Ortega, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
• The silk mill told me it had been made for the Russian market.
  — Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2023
• Also attached to the hemp was a silk string held by Franklin.
  — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 May 2023
• This will help the silk maintain its softness, shine, and slip.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
• When the corn is just cool enough to handle, remove and discard the husks and silk.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
• For the bend of her arms, the rustling trail of her dress, the color of that silk—like a woman bleeding out.
  — Sophie Yun Mancini, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024
• And at least one of the pieces on display, a vest made of silk and gold thread, has a story to tell.
  — Punch Shaw, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
• To do so, first pull back the husks, then remove the silk underneath.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023
• Adhere the end of a silk greenery sprig inside the cap with crafts glue; let dry.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
• Wrapping the hair at night with a silk scarf also helps extend the longevity of the style.
  — Oyetunde Olubowale, Allure, 20 Dec. 2023
• The difference between the old and new waves is as stark as denim and silk.
  — Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 11 Apr. 2023
• Daniel Benson Sheer silk blouse; front kick skirt, both Givenchy.
  — Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
• Made of silk and filled with a layer of foam padding, the smooth mask is designed to block out light.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
• Direct sunlight may damage the plastic and cause the silk to fade.
  — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
• This satin blazer is not made from silk, which is a look some may prefer.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
• Across the room was a sea of signature Sandy Liang silk bows—as bags, in hair, on dresses, on shoes.
  — Olive Leatherwood, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2024
• Williams says the same, as silk helps prevent damage and frizz from forming overnight.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
• Sleeping on a silk pillowcase could lead to less friction on the face, said Wassef.
  — Korin Miller, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
• What won’t work are fleece, leather, terrycloth, velvet, wool, or silk.
  — Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
• The prosthetic for the nose was like a silk curtain; that’s about the difference between my nose and his nose.
  — David Remnick, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2023
• Remove the husk and silk and blanch in boiling water 3-4 minutes.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2023
• Here, the client’s dog lounges amid a vignette that features a Georgian gilt-wood mirror and walls sheathed in a Robert Kime silk.
  — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 12 Apr. 2023
• Thompson was the American businessman who brought Thai silks to the rest of the world in the mid-20th century.
  — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
• Cons The wood texture can catch on hair and silk pillowcases.
  — Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
• Silhouettes evoke movement with feathers, scarf halter tops, silk organza, capes and lace.
  — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
• Babydolls are sometimes made of sheer or translucent fabrics, including nylon, chiffon or silk.
  — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
• The stiff, shiny stuff is traditionally made from silk, but it can also be woven from manmade fibers like nylon and polyester.
  — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026
• The designer added them to long silk column dresses and separates like skirts and paired them with gauzy black tops.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
• Choose natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, hemp, silk and wool when possible.
  — Ryan Brennan may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026