tulle

noun

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

Examples of tulle in a Sentence

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The strapless dress featured a black velvety overlay atop a tulle and satin white fabric. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025 Ermanno Scervino paired denim with powder blue denim with matching tulle and lace corset tops. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025 Use tulle netting as the cornucopia. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 Much like cowboy boots, moto boots look divine when worn with tulle skirts and cashmere. Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tulle

Word History

Etymology

French, from Tulle, France

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tulle was circa 1818

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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

tulle

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

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