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Definition of tulle

tulle

/tuːl/
tulle
Plural:tulles
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tulle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A fine, lightweight, often starched netting made of silk, nylon, rayon, or cotton, used primarily for making bridal veils, evening gowns, and ballet tutus.

Example

"The costume designer layered yards of pale pink tulle to give the ballerina's tutu its classic volume."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Tulle' is a homophone of 'tool' (/tuːl/), though the two words are completely unrelated in meaning and origin.

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• Nearby Words

tulip tree
tulipa
tuliplike
tulle
tulsa
tulsi
tum

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French 'tulle', named after the city of Tulle in south-central France, a renowned 18th-century center for silk and lace production.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tulle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tulle
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