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

White gauze bandages were wrapped around her ankles, and her elbows and left knee were bruised. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

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

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