Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

silk-stocking

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.40 in modern English

Syllables
silk--s-tock-ing
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Elegantly dressed; aristocratic; luxurious.

Archaic; Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

Among men, silk stockings were formerly worn chiefly by the rich.

Usage

Inflected Forms

silk-stockinged (alternative)

Phrases

silk-stocking milk tea

Frequently Paired Words

silk-stocking milk tea

Questions

What does silk-stocking mean?
Elegantly dressed; aristocratic; luxurious.
Where does silk-stocking come from?
Among men, silk stockings were formerly worn chiefly by the rich.

How to pronounce silk-stocking

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