culotte

noun

cu·​lotte ˈkü-ˌlät How to pronounce culotte (audio)
ˈkyü-;
kü-ˈlät,
kyü- How to pronounce culotte (audio)
: a divided skirt
also : a garment having a divided skirt
often used in plural

Examples of culotte in a Sentence

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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 See All Example Sentences for culotte

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of culotte was in 1911

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“Culotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culotte. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

culotte

noun
: a divided skirt or a garment with a divided skirt
often used in plural
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