tutu

noun

tu·​tu ˈtü-(ˌ)tü 

: a short projecting skirt worn by a ballerina

Illustration of tutu

Examples of tutu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dress itself was even quite ballerina-like with a soft pink ballerina slipper monochrome shade and tutu midi skirt, though with extra volume in this iteration. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

In the sweet snaps, Georgie could be seen wearing a Disney princess dress with a pink tutu and carrying a Little Mermaid lunch box. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Kai floated down the runway in a butterfly-print leotard and a matching low-rise skirt, later changing into a fully sheer floor-length tutu. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026

The last photo showed Dannielynn in a pink tutu hugging Larry and smiling. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from (baby talk) tutu backside

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tutu

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

tutu

noun

tu·​tu ˈtü-tü 

: a short skirt that extends out and is worn by a ballerina

Etymology

French tutu "ballerina skirt," from baby talk tutu "backside"

Biographical Definition

Tutu

biographical name

ˈtü-ˌtü 

Desmond Mpilo 1931–2021 South African clergyman and political activist