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

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

And believe it or not, tall boots and culottes are the perfect pair. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025

Want to honor Fido through something that pairs exceptionally well with corp-core maxi skirts and culottes? —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 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