gauze

noun

ˈgȯz 

1

a

: a thin often transparent fabric used chiefly for clothing or draperies

b

: a loosely woven cotton surgical dressing

c

: a firm woven fabric of metal or plastic filaments

2

: haze

gauzelike

ˈgȯz-ˌlīk 

adjective

gauzily

ˈgȯ-zə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• brume
• fog
• haze
• mist
• murk
• reek
• smog
• soup

Examples of gauze in a Sentence

He wrapped the wound in gauze.

wrapped in the pale gauze of a misty afternoon, the city seemed eerily romantic to the strolling lovers

Recent Examples on the Web

Use damp cotton balls or gauze to wipe any remaining dirt and grime. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024

Greg's suggestions include: For the Lords: A loose white shirt paired with green cotton or gauze pants that are breathable. —Analis Bailey, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024

Or, if you’re obsessed with your current comforter but still need a little extra weight for winter, check out this blue diamond gauze quilt, which makes for the ideal bedding layer. —Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024

Bite down on the gauze your dentist has supplied to minimize bleeding. —Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gaze

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing gauze

• wire gauze

Kids Definition

gauze

noun

ˈgȯz 

1

: a thin often transparent fabric

2

: a loosely woven cotton surgical bandage

3

: a woven fabric of fine metal or plastic wires

gauzy

ˈgȯ-zē

adjective

Medical Definition

gauze

noun

ˈgȯz 

: a loosely woven cotton surgical dressing