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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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