tulle
tulle
Definition
tulle (to̵̅o̅l)
noun
a thin, fine netting of silk, rayon, nylon, etc., used as for veils and scarves
Etymology: after Tulle, city in France, where first made
tulle
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: There should be no need to use a tulle dressing with an N A dressing.
Adjective modifier
- sheer: This bra and string ensemble has the most exquisite embroidery in black silk on a nude sheer tulle.
- white: The skirting is white tulle with tiny, delicate embroidered white.. .
- striped: In sheer striped tulle with sumptuous lace embroidery around the neckline, it has a central ribbon detail and dainty shoulder straps.
- black: The show is performed in front of a cyclorama and black tulle in a black box.
Modifies a noun
- dress: Some styles are available as teen dresses as well, and the new tulle flowergirl dress is every little girls dream come true!
- skirt: The finale outfit had a denim bodice with a gathered ball gown style tulle skirt.
- bag: Often in tulle bags, these favors are an Italian tradition that took off over here in the nineteenth century.
Noun used with modifier
- silk: On her head, Princess Elizabeth wore a veil of diaphanous white silk tulle held by the King George III diamond fringe tiara.
- gown: The finale outfit had a denim bodice with a gathered ball gown style tulle skirt.
- ball: The finale outfit had a denim bodice with a gathered ball gown style tulle skirt.
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