Synonyms of gauze

gauze

noun

ˈgȯz 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• haze
• fog
• cloud
• mist
• soup
• smog
• brume
• murk
• reek
• smoke
• steam
• miasma
• fume
• bank
• smother

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gauze

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

Hospitals across the island face shortages of supplies including syringes, gauze, vaccines and anesthetics. — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026