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

Long maturation sous voile, or under a veil of yeast, gives Vin Jaune a salty, earthen complexity, bold spice, and texture that’s satiny, even unctuous—perfect for rich soups and stews. —Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025

The Only Murders in the Building star changed for the reception, wearing a shorter dress that featured hand-pleated and stitched panels of cotton, silk, and linen voiles in an airy and elegant silhouette. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025

Sheer voile and organza fabrications give an airy feel and transparent look to a wide range of silhouettes, CottonWorks stated. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025

Next on the tasting table should be the Jura’s hallmark, vin jaune, aged like sherry under a voile (film) of yeast. —Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025

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