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
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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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Be sure to include tweezers for removing splinters or ticks, gauze for bleeding, antibiotic ointment, blister treatment, children’s pain reliever and antihistamine, antiseptic wipes, and lots of bandages.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
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
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
Gulman considers this time of his life while also wrapping it with multiple layers of thematic gauze.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Be sure to include tweezers for removing splinters or ticks, gauze for bleeding, antibiotic ointment, blister treatment, children’s pain reliever and antihistamine, antiseptic wipes, and lots of bandages.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for gauze
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“Gauze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gauze. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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gauze
noun1
: a thin often transparent fabric
2
: a loosely woven cotton surgical bandage
3
: a woven fabric of fine metal or plastic wires
gauzy
adjective
ˈgȯ-zē
Medical Definition
gauze
noun
: a loosely woven cotton surgical dressing
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