tulle
noun
a thin, fine, machine-made net of acetate, nylon, rayon, or silk.
tulle
1 American
[tool, ty l]
/ tul, tül /
noun
Tulle
2
American
[tool, ty l]
/ tul, tül /
noun
tulle
British
/ tjuːl /
noun
Etymology
Origin of tulle
1810–20; < French, after Tulle, France, where first made
Explanation
Tulle is a type of fabric that's a stiff, fine netting and is often used to make gowns and wedding veils. Any dress for a formal occasion — a wedding, a bat mitzvah, a quinceañera — might have a tulle skirt. Tulle is most often made of manmade fibers like polyester or nylon, but it can also be made from silk. It comes in just about every color, and it's commonly used in wedding dresses and ballet tutus. The word tulle comes from the name of the French town where the fabric was originally made in 1817, Tulle.
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Example Sentences
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Réveil had taken part in the Tulle uprising, and then joined the escort party which headed east.
From BBC • May 16, 2023
Tulle wrapped over knitwear, encasing it mummy like.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023
Tulle, as seen in her ballerina skirt at the U.S.
From Washington Post • Aug. 29, 2022
Tulle and taffeta, garlands and lace: Some nuptial trappings, at least, have survived the nearly 6-month-old Russian invasion that has upended virtually every aspect of life in Ukraine.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2022
The most important industrial establishment is the government manufactory of fire-arms at Tulle.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various
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