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

This skirt is made from cotton gauze, an airy fabric that has a relaxed look to it, ideal for days in port or nights at sea. —Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

Quince's organic cotton gauze maxi dress and smocked wide-leg jumpsuit are both fresh, summery options. —Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

This gauze tunic is made of 100% cotton and is offered in three colors: blue, white, and yellow. —Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026

The comfy summer staple features a drawstring waistband, feather-light feel, and wrinkle-proof cotton gauze fabric. —Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 June 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