voile

/vɔil/

Thân thiện

She wears a delicate voile dress to the garden party.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A light, semitransparent fabric, typically made of cotton, silk, or wool, known for its soft, draping quality and slight openness of weave.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The summer dress was made of a beautiful floral voile.
  • She chose voile curtains to allow soft light into the room.

Advanced Usage

• "Cotton voile": A common type of voile fabric made from cotton, prized for its breathability.

  • For hot climates, cotton voile is an excellent choice for clothing.

• "Voile de soie": A French term indicating voile made from silk, denoting a more luxurious fabric.

  • The designer used a delicate voile de soie for the evening gown.

Variants and Related Words

• Voile is typically used only as a noun. There are no common verb or adjective forms. The word itself is often used attributively (functioning like an adjective) before another noun (e.g., , ).

Synonyms

• Gauze: A very thin, light fabric, often more open and sheer than voile.
• Sheer: A general term for any thin, transparent fabric.
• Chiffon: A lightweight, sheer fabric, usually made from silk or nylon, often softer and more flowing than voile.

Antonyms

• Canvas: A heavy, durable, plain-woven fabric.
• Denim: A sturdy cotton twill fabric.
• Tweed: A rough, woolen fabric.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• "A yard of voile": A standard way to refer to a quantity of this fabric for sewing.

  • I need to buy a yard of voile for this sewing project.

• "Voile blouse/shirt": A common item of clothing made from this fabric.

  • Her voile blouse was perfect for the garden party.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a light semitransparent fabric