culotte

noun

cu·​lotte ˈkü-ˌlät 

ˈkyü-;

kü-ˈlät,

kyü- 

: a divided skirt

also : a garment having a divided skirt

—often used in plural

Examples of culotte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Style Church’s lace-up riding boots with Loulou de Saison’s culottes and a statement collared shirt for a sharp update. —Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025

Wider capris, also known as culottes or gauchos, look great with slouchy sweaters, tight-fitting tees, or trim blazers. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025

As a petite traveler—I’m 5-foot-2—I’ve long been obsessed with culottes, and this charming plaid pair from Madewell would make for a fabulous transitional piece as the temperature dips. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025

For those seeking a taste of practicality, Smith offered pale pinstripe suiting—sheer bodysuits tucked beneath cigarette pants, culottes, and even a blazer. —Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, breeches, from diminutive of cul backside — more at culet

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for culotte

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot

Kids Definition

culotte

noun

cu·​lotte ˈk(y)ü-ˌlät  k(y)ü-ˈlät 

: a divided skirt or a garment with a divided skirt

—often used in plural