tulle

noun

: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The design has a tulle drape with matching borders and tassels. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025 Pair a delicate tulle skirt with a utilitarian bomber. Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025 Another pic offers a sweet side-by-side shot of Kendall and Kylie wearing tulle dresses with dainty floral accents. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025 The preschooler is seen on the dock in her hot pink tulle skirt and a floral pink t-shirt with a big grin. Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tulle

Word History

Etymology

French, from Tulle, France

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tulle was circa 1818

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tulle

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

More from Merriam-Webster on tulle

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!