noun
tulle
tyool
noun
1
A fine, lightweight netting fabric used for veils, ballet skirts, and wedding dresses.
"The bride's veil was made of soft white tulle."
How to Use Tulle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sheer, net-like fabric used in veils, tutus, and formal dresses.
Common pairings
layer of tulle
tulle skirt
tulle veil
Word Forms
tulles plural
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Etymology
Named after the French town of Tulle, where the fabric was originally made.