Definition of Veil

a head covering that may or may not cover the whole face that is often associated with religious or cultural customs

Examples of Veil in a sentence

On her royal wedding day, Princess Diana wore a simple silk veil that perfectly complemented her elaborate gown.  🔊

Since Biblical times, women have worn a veil on their wedding day to signify chastity and fidelity.  🔊

In Islam, the veil is found in many forms: the full-length burka or the simplified head covering known as a hijab.  🔊

Muslim women often wear a type of veil known as a hijab as a symbol of morality and to emphasize the importance of mind over body.  🔊

The groom lifted his beloved's veil for a kiss that bound them in matrimony until death.  🔊

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