tulle

¹

[tool, tyl]

noun

1. a thin, fine, machine-made net of acetate, nylon, rayon, or silk.

Tulle

²

[tool, tyl]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Corrèze, in S central France.

tulle

/ tjuːl /

noun

1. a fine net fabric of silk, rayon, etc, used for evening dresses, as a trimming for hats, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of tulle¹

1810–20; < French, after Tulle, France, where first made

Word History and Origins

Origin of tulle¹

C19: from French, from Tulle , city in S central France, where it was first manufactured

Example Sentences

The tutu — it’s a tulle skirt, actually – was Field’s way of presenting an alternative to sweatpants.

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It seems many Hollywood stars this year were feeling empowered as chiffon, lace and tulle were in plentiful supply at the Oscars.

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The show was described by many as dramatic - with dresses that more closely resembled lampshades, complete with delightful feathers, tassels and tulle.

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“I wanted it to have that feeling of glowing a little bit. I like tulle because light can pass through if it’s lit,” says Atwood.

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Many of the younger members swathed in sequins and tulle skirts.

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Related Words

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