culotte

noun

cu·​lotte ˈkü-ˌlät 

ˈkyü-;

kü-ˈlät, 

kyü- 

: a divided skirt

also : a garment having a divided skirt

—often plural

Examples of culotte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cropped Jeans + Brown Boots Pants inspired by the 1970s—such as a pair of wide-leg denim culottes—need a boot that can match the warmth and texture of the decade. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026

The bend-over-at-your-own-risk-tight culottes with the pouty flare where no flare should ever be. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Denim cut-offs leave me, with my wide thighs and big butt, feeling way too exposed, while calf-length culottes completely overwhelm my petite frame. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 21 July 2026

The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

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