: 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
The look featured playful tulle on the neckline with off-the-shoulder straps and a tiered skirt with subtle polka dots throughout.
—
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
With celebrity guests like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and officiator Kris Jenner, de Rossi turned heads in her off-white, halter-neck dress — featuring satin finishes and a billowing tulle skirt.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 17 May 2025
Monica Barbaro Monica Barbaro tips her bolero in a white coat, black gloves and a tulle skirt, all Dior, with Bulgari jewelry.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
Lala Anthony in Off-White Among the earlier arrivals, La La Anthony immediately set the tone for the evening’s masculine-meets-feminine vibe, wearing a structured tulle gown over a black bustier and black tailored tuxedo pants.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tulle
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
With celebrity guests like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and officiator Kris Jenner, de Rossi turned heads in her off-white, halter-neck dress — featuring satin finishes and a billowing tulle skirt.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 17 May 2025
Monica Barbaro Monica Barbaro tips her bolero in a white coat, black gloves and a tulle skirt, all Dior, with Bulgari jewelry.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
Lala Anthony in Off-White Among the earlier arrivals, La La Anthony immediately set the tone for the evening’s masculine-meets-feminine vibe, wearing a structured tulle gown over a black bustier and black tailored tuxedo pants.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tulle
Cite this Entry
“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
tulle
noun
: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share