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 of gauze

• haze
• fog
• cloud
• mist

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

Failing to light the gasoline with a long gauze fuse, the vandals tossed a kerosene torch through a porch window, the story stated. —Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

The filter has an outer layer of gauze material that captures pollutants such as dust, hair, and pet dander, and can be removed for washing or vacuuming. —John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026

Plus, ample bandages and gauze, of course. —Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026

Backcountry enthusiasts should carry gauze, medical tape, and a wrap. —Jayme Moye, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gaze

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing gauze

• wire gauze

Rhymes for gauze

• ahs
• baas
• cause
• clause
• claws
• coz
• daws
• draws
• flaws
• gnaws
• haws
• hawse

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