gauze

[gawz]

noun

1. any thin and often transparent fabric made from any fiber in a plain or open weave.

2. a surgical dressing of loosely woven cotton.

3. any material made of an open, meshlike weave, as of wire.

4. a thin haze.

gauze

/ ɡɔːz /

noun

1. 1. a transparent cloth of loose plain or leno weave

   2. ( as modifier )

      a gauze veil

2. a surgical dressing of muslin or similar material

3. any thin openwork material, such as wire

4. a fine mist or haze

Other Word Forms

• gauzelike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gauze¹

First recorded in 1555–65; from French gaze; ultimate origin unknown

Word History and Origins

Origin of gauze¹

C16: from French gaze, perhaps from _Gaza , where it was believed to originate

Example Sentences

He described it as a bioethanol fireplace that does not need a chimney flue, where liquid is poured on to a cotton gauze to create a "candle effect".

From BBC

They veiled the stage in gauze on “Copy of A,” casting dozens of Reznor shadows while he strutted and howled about a despondent, depersonalized modernity.

From Los Angeles Times

Metal rods protrude from the white and pink gauze wrapped around his right leg, where he was shot.

From BBC

They heard about “gauze knuckles” worn by employees, presumably to protect their hands during beatings.

From Los Angeles Times

Between “Snooze” and “Crybaby,” she was lifted on wires, revealing a gauze train in the shape of a chrysalis, to spellbinding effect.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dressing 
• plaster