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veil

/veษชl/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a thin piece of cloth that women sometimes wear over their face or head.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“ฐNews & Media๐Ÿ“Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate โ€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

โ€œThe bride wore a beautiful white veil at the wedding.โ€

โ€œA thick veil of fog covered the city this morning.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.

Related Words

Synonyms:
coveringmaskshawl
Word Family:
veilveiledveilingveils

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