Difference between Silk and Satin

What is the difference between Silk and Satin?

Silk as a noun is a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider). while Satin as a noun is a cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (the same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

Silk

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider). A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers. The gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel

Example sentence: For Silk Route, my album 'Dooba Dooba' was a resounding success.

Satin

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Smooth and shiny, glossy. Particularly describing a type of paint.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

We hope you now know whether to use Silk or Satin in your sentence.

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