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

Using faux chenille, a fabric manipulation technique that creates layered textures, Threadapeutic produces richly tactile works that can take three months to complete, such as Gather and Shore wall hangings made from lace, brocade and tulle scraps. —Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025

Dockery wore a ​​white satin dress by Emilia Wickstead and a tulle veil for their nuptials, while Waller-Bridge opted for a navy blue suit. —Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

The bottom half was a sparkly tulle design that stopped just above her ankles. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

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
• ndebele
• null
• scull
• skull
• stull
• trull
• seagull

Kids Definition

tulle

noun

ˈtül 

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