tulle

noun

: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes

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Monica Barbaro Monica Barbaro tips her bolero in a white coat, black gloves and a tulle skirt, all Dior, with Bulgari jewelry. Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025 Lala Anthony in Off-White Among the earlier arrivals, La La Anthony immediately set the tone for the evening’s masculine-meets-feminine vibe, wearing a structured tulle gown over a black bustier and black tailored tuxedo pants. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025 The tutu, from the brand’s fall 2024 collection, featured a dramatic yet feminine aesthetic, using two tones of tulle for a blurring effect. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025 Joyner climbed the podium in a black pantsuit adorned with clusters of brilliant silver sequins and a marvelous tulle train. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tulle

Word History

Etymology

French, from Tulle, France

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tulle was circa 1818

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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 12 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

tulle

noun
: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes

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