NYT Dictionary

VOILE

/vɔɪl/
NounVAWEELGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A light, translucent cotton fabric used for making curtains and dresses.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French voile (“veil”). Doublet of veil and velum.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

corduroycottonfabricnylontransparency

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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