voil

Voil is an uncommon term most often encountered as a variant or misspelling of other words, and it has no widely recognized independent definition in English. It commonly appears in three contexts.

As a misspelling of voilà, voil is sometimes used in informal writing in place of the French interjection meaning "there it is" or "here you go." Voilà is used in English to draw attention to a result, reveal, or demonstration and derives from the French verb voir (to see) with the pronoun la.

As a variant of voile, voil may be intended to refer to a lightweight, semi-sheer fabric. Voile is typically made from cotton or cotton blends and is used for curtains, summer clothing, and soft furnishings; the spelling voile is standard in English.

As a proper name, Voil can occur as a surname or part of organizational names but is rare. When it appears in acronyms or brand names, its meaning depends on the specific entity and is not standardized.

Because voil lacks an established standalone meaning, context usually indicates whether the writer intended voilà, voile, or a specific name or acronym. Users encountering the form should consider these common alternatives.