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gauze Synonyms

Another word for gauze

Choosing another word for gauze depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A thin, loosely woven fabric, typically made of cotton, primarily used for surgical dressings, medical swabs, and bandaging.

Usage Example

"The nurse carefully cleaned the wound and applied a fresh strip of sterile bandage to absorb the blood."

Strong
bandage
dressing
swab
Weak
lint

• noun (Context 2)

A very fine, semi-transparent woven fabric made of silk, linen, or cotton, often used for clothing, trimmings, or theatrical curtains.

Usage Example

"The theater set designer hung a translucent black netting at the front of the stage to create a haunting illusion of fog."

Strong
netting
mesh
tulle
Weak
muslin
chiffon

• noun (Context 3)

A fine mesh woven from thin wire, used for filtering, screening, or reinforcing.

Usage Example

"A square of wire mesh was placed over the tripod to distribute the heat evenly from the Bunsen burner."

Strong
mesh
screen
Weak
netting

• Nearby Words

gauntness
gaur
gaura
gauze
gauzelike
gauzy
gavel

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gauze. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gauze
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