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
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
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Cotton tote bags, gauze scarves doubling as pareos and jersey T-shirts bearing the same colorful elements are also part of the range, which is available at Etro’s online store at prices between 320 euros for T-shirts and 1,450 euros for the Saturno style.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Original price: $44.99 This Old Navy gauze maxi dress offers a relaxed fit and lightweight fabric, with a simple design that allows for versatility in styling, whether paired with woven slides now or ankle boots going into the fall.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Its 100 percent cotton gauze muslin fabric is breathable and airy with just enough weight to cozy up without overheating.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Include items like bandages, gauze, alcohol and pain relievers.
🎒 Include photocopies of insurance work, birth certificate and the deed to your home.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 May 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Original price: $44.99 This Old Navy gauze maxi dress offers a relaxed fit and lightweight fabric, with a simple design that allows for versatility in styling, whether paired with woven slides now or ankle boots going into the fall.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Its 100 percent cotton gauze muslin fabric is breathable and airy with just enough weight to cozy up without overheating.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Include items like bandages, gauze, alcohol and pain relievers.
🎒 Include photocopies of insurance work, birth certificate and the deed to your home.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for gauze
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“Gauze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gauze. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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gauze
noun1
: a thin often transparent fabric
2
: a loosely woven cotton surgical bandage
3
: a woven fabric of fine metal or plastic wires
gauzy
adjective
ˈgȯ-zē
Medical Definition
gauze
noun
: a loosely woven cotton surgical dressing
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