gauze

noun

ˈgȯz How to pronounce gauze (audio)
Definition of gauzenext
as in haze
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency wrapped in the pale gauze of a misty afternoon, the city seemed eerily romantic to the strolling lovers

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Recent Examples of gauze White Blouses Inspired by Camila Morrone August can be a super humid month, which is why a gauze skirt like this is so ideal. — Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Most simple first aid kits include bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and emergency supplies in a little kit that fits easily in a daypack. — Gentry Hale, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 This involves folding gauze multiple times, placing it directly over the specific point of bleeding, and wrapping it tightly. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 This cotton gauze design ticks every box with an elastic waistband and side pockets, but the real win is that the fabric is crinkled and textured, which means any wrinkles from the suitcase are undetectable. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gauze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauze
  1. haze
  2. fog
  3. cloud
  4. mist
Noun
  • Officers followed the sounds of the gunfire to another floor, where a smoky haze limited their visibility.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The chip produced minimal haze and did not noticeably distort images viewed through it, suggesting that the material could work in optical systems placed directly in front of the eye.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of haze
Noun
  • Passive nets retain practical advantage Passive fog nets have operated in the same desert for years without using electricity.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Great Smoky Mountains that trail up the border between Tennessee and North Carolina earned their name from the natural, gauzy fog that often drapes across the region.
    — Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fog
Noun
  • The model assumed a fragment cloud extending 49 feet around the explosion.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • His memories of his early years in Mid-City are refracted through the fog of weed clouds and the fish-eye lens of a VX1000 video camera.
    — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of cloud
Noun
  • Pale yellow ribbons weave between clouds; mist swirls with the body of dust.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Once considered a superfluous step, face mists have since become a more purposeful—and enjoyable—part of our skin care routines.
    — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mist

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