: a fine soft sheer fabric used especially for women's summer clothing or curtains
Examples of voile in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThanks to Reda, the collection includes garments in linen as well as blends with linen and wool, voile and muslins.—Andrea Onate, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024 Richie Grainge opted for the black and white version of her original design, though there’s also a white option with tiny blue flowers scattered across the cotton voile fabric.—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024 Unusually for a wedding dress, Virginia’s Dior gown was crafted with a cotton voile, symbolizing the freshness and lightness of love, and giving the dress an inherently modern feel.—Laura Tortora, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2023 Elegant toile prints, meanwhile, were crafted in cotton voile.—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for voile
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Word History
Etymology
French, veil, from Old French, from Latin vela, neuter plural of velum
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