tulle

noun

ˈtül 

: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes

Examples of tulle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Related Articles The highlight of the dress was, without a doubt, the bodice, which featured a sheer, birdcage-style rounded scoop neckline with a bevy of tulle ruffles in layers. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Fittingly, the singer wore a black tea-length Dolce & Gabbana dress, replete with a tulle ballskirt and lace and beaded appliqués. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Zendaya chose a glittering Prada gown bedecked in shimmering crystals with a plunging tulle neckline, along with Mikimoto jewelry, including lavish pearl-and-diamond earrings and two rings from the Petals collection. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Her nails were a subtle milky pink, with the combination of colors highlighting the subtle, baby-pink tulle of the illusion gown. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from Tulle, France

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tulle

• cull
• dull
• gul
• gull
• lull
• null
• scull
• skull
• stull
• trull
• seagull

Kids Definition

tulle

noun

ˈtül 

: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes