What does TUTUS mean?

Parts of Speech

noun

Definitions

plural form of tutu: a short skirt made of layers of stiffened tulle or netting, worn by ballerinas.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈtuːtuːz/
• UK: /ˈtjuːtjuːz/

Origin and Usage

The word "tutus" is the plural form of "tutu", which is a French word that means "short and plump". The tutu is a skirt worn by ballerinas, made of layers of stiffened tulle or netting. The word "tutu" was first used in English in the 19th century to describe the costume worn by ballerinas. The plural form "tutus" is used to refer to multiple tutus.

Synonyms

n/a

Related Words

• tulle
• netting
• skirt
• layer
• costume

Example Sentences

• The ballerinas wore colorful tutus during the performance.
• The costume designer created dozens of tutus for the ballet.
• The little girl loved her pink tutu and wore it everywhere.