: a fine soft sheer fabric used especially for women's summer clothing or curtains
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Cotton voile keeps this coverlet light and breezy, and this set comes with matching shams (also 30% off).—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025 Its collection—favored by fans like Sabrina Carpenter and Kendall Jenner—features breezy, breathable basics cut from soft cotton voile, delicate enough to feel luxurious yet durable for everyday wear.—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025 There were also versions done in cotton voile with lace insets and cropped at the knee, and swishier ones in silk with lace edges.—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for voile
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Etymology
French, veil, from Old French, from Latin vela, neuter plural of velum
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