gauze

noun

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 adjective
gauzily adverb

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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For the best outcome, pair your preferred deodorant with T-shirts made from airy and comfortable fabrics such as linen, cotton, bamboo, or gauze, which are all among the most lightweight and breathable materials. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 The movie begins with Jo Jo, a famous stand-up, in a hospital bed, wrapped in gauze, near death, unrecognizable after setting himself on fire while freebasing cocaine. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 Designed in-house and exclusive to Anthropologie, Celandine offers playful colors and prints, novelty textures, breathable gauze and linen fabrics that offer a range of sensibilities from preppy to sensual and reflect the spirit of adventure and relaxation. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025 First, the healthcare provider cleans around the opening of the urethra with sterile gauze. Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gauze 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gaze

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of gauze was in 1561

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Cite this Entry

“Gauze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gauze. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

gauze

noun
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
: a loosely woven cotton surgical dressing

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