veil

noun
UK: /veɪl/
US: /veɪl/

  1. A piece of thin material worn by women to cover their face or head.

    1. She wore a veil.
    2. The bride lifted her veil before kissing her partner during the ceremony.

  2. Something that hides or covers something else.

    1. A veil of secrecy covered the project.
    2. The city was shrouded in a veil of mist as the morning began.

Synonyms

cover screen mask cloak curtain shroud
veil verb

  1. To cover or hide something with a veil or something similar.

    1. She veiled her face.
    2. A cloud seemed to veil the sun, making the landscape look darker.

  2. To disguise or conceal something.

    1. The company tried to veil its environmental impact.
    2. He veiled his disappointment with a smile so nobody would notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "veil" in English means: A piece of thin material worn by women to cover their face or head., Something that hides or covers something else..

The phonetic transcription of "veil" is /veɪl/ in British English and /veɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "veil": cover, screen, mask, cloak, curtain, shroud.

Example usage of "veil": "She wore a veil. ". More examples on the page.