voile

noun

ˈvȯi(-ə)l 

: a fine soft sheer fabric used especially for women's summer clothing or curtains

Examples of voile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Warm spring nights are a breeze to dress for thanks to this voile blouse with lace detailing. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026

The soft voile cotton button-up top is cropped and features a scoop neckline. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

Their quilts, as vouched for by our staff, get their airiness thanks to a combination of voile and careful hand-stitching. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2026

Modern Heirloom’s playful quilt is made from extra-lightweight cotton voile that’s perfect for spring. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, veil, from Old French, from Latin vela, neuter plural of velum

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for voile

• boil
• broil
• coil
• foil
• oil
• roil
• soil
• spoil
• toil
• aerofoil
• cinquefoil
• hydrofoil

Kids Definition

voile

noun

ˈvȯi(ə)l 

: a soft sheer fabric used for summer dresses and for curtains