culotte

noun

cu·​lotte ˈkü-ˌlät How to pronounce culotte (audio)
ˈkyü-;
kü-ˈlät, 
kyü- How to pronounce culotte (audio)
: a divided skirt
also : a garment having a divided skirt
—often used in plural

Examples of culotte in a Sentence

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Today at the show, Shields wore a pair of culottes and a long blazer styled with tall boots. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 Liu was wearing a black blazer, starched white culottes, and black oxfords. — Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 Check off two cool-girl trends in one go with these pleated culotte shorts that have a removable scarf to tie around your waist. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 May 2026 Standout looks were a yellow faux fur coat, a pale blue faux leather overcoat with oversized lapels and a brown pleather pair of culottes. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for culotte

Word History

Etymology

French, breeches, from diminutive of cul backside — more at culet

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of culotte was in 1911

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“Culotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culotte. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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culotte

noun
cu·​lotte ˈk(y)ü-ˌlät How to pronounce culotte (audio) k(y)ü-ˈlät How to pronounce culotte (audio)
: a divided skirt or a garment with a divided skirt
—often used in plural
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