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

Meanwhile, Cassiopeia found a length of pink tulle in Madame LePoint’s trunk of fabric scraps, left over from a petticoat made for one of Lady Constance’s gowns.

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The Bryants aren’t the only ones smiling by the time the last strips of white and purple tulle are wrapped around the mummy and the giant warty witch is securely tied against a tree.

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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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Related Words

• fiber 
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