tulle

¹ American  

[tool, tyl] / tul, tül /

noun

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

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Tulle ² American  

[tool, tyl] / tul, tül /

noun

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

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tulle British  

/ tjuːl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of tulle

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

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.

From Literature

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

Related Words

• fiber
• taffeta
• thread