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

The dress featured a halter neckline and a tulle skirt with a light-colored layer. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Adding more drama to the lingerie look, Waterhouse wore a light pink tulle boudoir-style robe with ruffling. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

The star paired the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection piece with matching gold bangle bracelets and a dramatic long black tulle veil, which was lavishly embroidered with gold thread. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026

The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 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